Cautious sentiment weighs on Bursa Malaysia at the opening
Crude palm oil was stagnant at the RM5,090-per-tonne level while Brent crude ended at almost the US$112-per-barrel mark.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Strong commodities performance boosts Ringgit
The ringgit opened higher on Thursday, buoyed by the positive sentiment following the strong commodities performance.
Thu Oct 21 2021
Brent cracks $70 for first time since pandemic began after Saudi facilities attacked
Despite fast-rising crude prices, Saudi Arabia's oil minister has voiced doubts on demand recovery.
Mon Mar 08 2021
Oil rises on demand hopes after days of sell-off
Brent crude futures rose 29 cents, or 0.46 pct, to $62.99 a barrel, up from four days of losses.
Wed Mar 03 2021
Oil prices fall for second session as COVID-19 lockdown concerns cast pall over demand prospects
Brent crude futures for March fell 15 cents, or 0.3 pct, to $55.26 a barrel by 0158 GMT.
Mon Jan 25 2021
Oil little changed as investors await OPEC decision
Saudi Arabia argued against pumping more because of new lockdowns while Russia led calls for higher production, citing recovering demand.
Tue Jan 05 2021
Ringgit stabilises, continues uptrend - Johari
The increase was attributed to several factors, including the rise in the Brent crude oil prices in the first six months of this year and the inflow of non-resident portfolio funds.
Mon Jul 24 2017
Oil prices dip on fears Middle East rift could harm OPEC cuts
The move initially pushed Brent crude prices up as much as 1 percent as geopolitical fears rippled through the market.
Mon Jun 05 2017
Oil prices down five percent in January as rising U.S. output offsets OPEC-led cuts
Brent crude futures, the international benchmark for oil prices, were trading at $55.25 per barrel at 0112 GMT, virtually unchanged from their last close.
Tue Jan 31 2017
Brent crude surpasses $50 a barrel for first time this year
Brent crude passed $50 a barrel for the first time in 2016 on Thursday after data showed a fall in US crude inventories, adding to expectations of a tightening global market.
Thu May 26 2016
Ringgit closes lower against US dollar
Apart from the US dollar, the ringgit also traded mostly lower against other emerging currencies.
Fri Jan 15 2016
Brent crude trades near $30 as Iran sanctions removal looms
Iran has pledged to boost output by half a million barrels a day within weeks of the end of sanctions and by the same amount again in six months.
Thu Jan 14 2016
Oil prices mixed in Asian trade
Oil prices were mixed in Asia as fighting between pro-government forces and Iran-backed rebels in Yemen fuels fears about supply disruption.
Mon Apr 27 2015
No need to change OPEC decision to support oil - Kuwait
Kuwait's oil minister said Tuesday that OPEC should stick by its decision to maintain production levels despite sliding prices.
Wed Dec 17 2014
Oil prices rebound in Asia
Oil prices rebounded in Asia Thursday after falling sharply to fresh five-year lows in the previous session.
Thu Dec 11 2014
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024