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PETRONAS Bets Big on Marginal Fields: Malaysia’s Oil & Gas Future Shifts to Small Field Assets

PETRONAS Bets Big on Marginal Fields: Malaysia’s Oil & Gas Future Shifts to Small Field Assets

PETRONAS is accelerating Malaysia’s oil and gas growth by focusing on marginal fields, launching new PSCs for small field assets like the Mutiara Cluster. This strategy boosts local participation, innovation, and long-term production, redefining the nation’s upstream energy landscape

Malaysia’s Financial Sector Embraces Digital Transformation Amid Rapid Innovation

Malaysia’s Financial Sector Embraces Digital Transformation Amid Rapid Innovation

Malaysia’s financial industry is rapidly digitizing with AI-driven services, licensed digital banks, embedded finance, and Shariah-compliant fintech. Regulatory support and fintech partnerships are fueling financial inclusion, digital lending, and wealth management

Malaysia’s Graduate Plus Visa Boosts International Talent, Eyes Expansion to Bangladeshi Graduates Amid Local Employment Debate

Malaysia’s Graduate Plus Visa Boosts International Talent, Eyes Expansion to Bangladeshi Graduates Amid Local Employment Debate

Malaysia’s Graduate Plus Visa enables international graduates from several countries to work locally post-graduation. Bangladesh’s request to join the scheme could expand talent flow but raises concerns about impacts on local graduate unemployment amid Malaysia’s evolving labor policies.

FGV Holdings Delisted from Bursa Malaysia in FELDA Takeover, Signaling Strategic Shift

FGV Holdings Delisted from Bursa Malaysia in FELDA Takeover, Signaling Strategic Shift

FGV Holdings was officially delisted from Bursa Malaysia on August 28, 2025, following FELDA’s takeover with over 90% shares. The move aims to enhance operational flexibility and strengthen FGV’s role in sustainable palm oil production under FELDA’s stewardship.

Harga RON95 Malaysia Kekal RM2.05 Menanti Pelaksanaan Subsidi Bersasar

Harga RON95 petrol di Malaysia kekal RM2.05 seliter pada awal September 2025, menunggu pelaksanaan subsidi bersasar seperti dijanjikan PM Anwar Ibrahim. Penangguhan ini disebabkan persiapan sistem subsidi dan perubahan pasaran minyak global.

US 100% Semiconductor Tariff Threatens Malaysia’s $15B Export Sector Amid Strategic Diplomatic Efforts

US 100% Semiconductor Tariff Threatens Malaysia’s $15B Export Sector Amid Strategic Diplomatic Efforts

Malaysia’s semiconductor exports to the US face a 100% tariff risk, threatening RM60.6 billion in trade and up to 100,000 jobs. With exemptions tied to US manufacturing investments, Malaysia engages diplomatically to protect its vital industry and diversify amid rising global trade tensions.

Business Featured

Malaysia Secures US Tariff Cut to 19% by Offering Broad Concessions on Imports

Malaysia won a reduction of US tariffs on its exports from 25% to 19% by cutting tariffs on 98.4% of US goods while protecting key national policies. The deal boosts trade access without compromising sovereignty or critical sectors.

Malaysia’s Federal Debt Surpasses RM1.3 Trillion: What It Means for You and Your Business

Malaysia’s federal debt reached RM1.3 trillion in June 2025, exceeding the debt-to-GDP limit. Learn how this impacts government spending, borrowing costs, inflation, and your household finances. Stay informed to navigate the changing economic landscape.

Malaysia Cancels High-Value Goods Tax, Boosts Luxury Sales Tax Under Revised SST Framework

Malaysia has scrapped the High-Value Goods Tax, replacing it with higher sales tax rates of 5% to 10% on luxury items under an expanded SST system. This shift aims to increase revenue while reducing market disruption for businesses and consumers.

Anwar Mohon Kekebalan Mahkamah: Apa Motif Sebenar

Anwar Mohon Kekebalan Mahkamah: Apa Motif Sebenar

GEMPARKAN! Anwar minta kekebalan mahkamah – Isham Jalil persoal: 'Kalau tak bersalah, kenapa tak hadapi kes saman seksual di mahkamah?' #KontroversiAnwar

Latest Auditor-General’s Report Reveals Major Public Sector Procurement and Governance Irregularities

The 2025 Auditor-General’s Report uncovers key procurement lapses, governance weaknesses, and subsidy leakages in Malaysia’s public sector, highlighting urgent reforms needed to enhance transparency and accountability.

"Kami Masih Hidup!" Dengan Semangat Reformasi 1998

"Kami Masih Hidup!" Dengan Semangat Reformasi 1998

"Kami masih hidup!" – Saiful Izham Ramli bakar semangat reformasi 1998 dalam kempen PKR, kritik hebat 'pahlawan kesiangan' & beri sokongan padu buat Rafizi.

Azmin Ali Bongkar ‘Dendam’ Anwar Ibrahim – “Mahathir Yang Lantik Saya Jadi Menteri”

"Dia tak boleh lihat saya lebih berjaya!" – Azmin Ali dedah Anwar Ibrahim sengaja halang kerjaya politiknya dalam podcast ‘Keluar Sekejap’, dakwa dipecat PKR secara tidak adil gara-gara ‘dendam’ pemimpin itu.

NexG Berhad & Firma China: Kerjasama Strategik atau Ancaman Keselamatan Data MyKad?

NexG Berhad & Firma China: Kerjasama Strategik atau Ancaman Keselamatan Data MyKad?

GEMPAR! NexG bekerjasama dengan firma China - ancam keselamatan data MyKad? Syarikat beri jaminan, tapi pakar keselamatan masih ragu. #NexG #MyKad #China

Mengapa Cukai Makanan Bebankan Rakyat Miskin – Analisis Mendalam

Mengapa Cukai Makanan Bebankan Rakyat Miskin – Analisis Mendalam

Ekonomis Dr Muhammed Khalid mendedahkan bagaimana kebergantungan Malaysia terhadap import makanan RM80 bilion membuatkan kenaikan cukai memudaratkan golongan miskin. Dengan keluarga B40 belanja 50% pendapatan untuk makanan, amaran ini memerlukan tindakan segera.

Jetstar Asia's Farewell Flight: What Its Closure Means for Southeast Asia's Skies

Jetstar Asia shuts down after 20 years, squeezed by rising costs and fierce competition. Qantas reallocates capital to core markets, leaving 500 jobs cut and regional travelers facing higher fares. A sign of Southeast Asia's brutal budget airline wars.

Malaysia’s Rising Cost of Living, Job Market Resilience, and the Wage Squeeze in 2025

Malaysia’s 2025 economy shows a resilient job market and moderate inflation, but rising living costs and sluggish wage growth are squeezing household incomes. Despite productivity gains, real wages have declined, leaving many Malaysians struggling as expenses outpace earnings.

Geopolitics Featured

Diego Garcia Military Base: Why Iran's Threat Still Matters After March 2025 Leak

The leaked Iranian plot to strike Diego Garcia exposed Western vulnerabilities. With rising tensions & Chinese-backed sovereignty claims, this remote base remains a geopolitical flashpoint in 2025.

Jangan Politikkan Pembangunan Sabah

Jangan Politikkan Pembangunan Sabah

Salleh tegaskan pembangunan Sabah perlu diteruskan tanpa dipolitikkan, demi kesejahteraan rakyat dan kerjasama pusat-negeri.

NGO, Mahasiswa Desak Azam Baki Disingkirkan

NGO, Mahasiswa Desak Azam Baki Disingkirkan

Lantikan semula Azam Baki sebagai Ketua SPRM dikritik keras oleh NGO dan mahasiswa yang tuntut tindakan tegas dari kerajaan.

Can Mauritius reclaim Diego Garcia?

Mauritius AG Featured

Can Mauritius reclaim Diego Garcia?

Backed by China, Mauritius demands return of Diego Garcia—seizing on US-Israel tensions & UN rulings to reclaim its stolen islands. As great powers collide, a tiny nation challenges Western military dominance.

Akmal Sindir Anwar: “Akhirnya Faham Apa Itu Pengiktirafan”

Ketua Pemuda UMNO, Akmal Saleh, menyindir Anwar atas kenyataan mempertahankan pelantikan ahli parti dalam kerajaan.

Anwar Nafi Nepotisme, PKR Bergolak Isu Keluarga

Anwar pertahan kemenangan Nurul Izzah sebagai Timbalan Presiden PKR, namun ahli parti bimbang wujudnya amalan nepotisme.

Is Walmart Raising Prices Because of New US Tariffs?

Is Walmart Raising Prices Because of New US Tariffs?

Tariffs are hitting retailers hard—Family Dollar shuts 600+ stores, Rite Aid downsizes further, and Foot Locker plans closures. Will Walmart’s price hikes follow?

Rafizi Ramli Kecewa: “Perjuangan Saya Sia-Sia”

Rafizi Ramli Kecewa: “Perjuangan Saya Sia-Sia”

Rafizi meluahkan kekecewaan selepas tewas kepada Nurul Izzah dalam pemilihan PKR, menyifatkan 27 tahun perjuangannya tidak dihargai.