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
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024