Gov't caps RON95 petrol at RM2.05 per litre, diesel at RM2.15 per litre
The government has decided to cap the retail prices of RON95 petrol and diesel at RM2.05 and RM2.15 per litre respectively, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Wed Feb 10 2021
Malaysia to set up economic panel to combat fall in oil prices, virus outbreak
Malaysia's cabinet has agreed to set up an economic action council to tackle serious issues affecting the economy, such as a drop in global oil prices and a coronavirus outbreak.
Wed Mar 11 2020
Inflation to ease given the decline in global oil prices, says Johari
Malaysia's inflation, which recorded the fastest growth in eight years in February, is expected to ease given the decline in global oil prices.
Mon Mar 27 2017
Oil price recovery fires hope for Malaysian economy
The recovery in global oil prices is expected to benefit Malaysian economy as it will lead to domino effect across other sectors and commodity.
Tue Feb 07 2017
IRBM collects more than RM114 bln in direct taxes for 2016
The amount collected is also less than the RM115 billion targeted for the year following the weak economy, as well as fall in global oil prices.
Mon Jan 16 2017
'RON95, diesel prices likely to go up in January'
The retail price of RON95 and diesel were set according to the average prices of the fuel in the world market for a month, as well as being influenced by the ringgit's movement against US dollar.
Fri Dec 30 2016
Oil price concerns drag Bursa Malaysia lower in early trade
Weak sentiment following the fall in global oil prices, pushed share prices on Bursa Malaysia to open marginally lower this morning.
Tue Jul 26 2016
Ringgit ends higher versus greenback
At 5 pm, the local unit was at 4.2880/2960 from the 4.2900/2970 recorded on Tuesday.
Wed Dec 30 2015
Wrong to blame 1MDB for ringgit's fall - Arul Kanda
Arul Kanda says the Ringgit was very much influenced by the drastic drop in global oil prices and devaluation of the Chinese Renminbi that had adversely impacted the local currency.
Wed Oct 28 2015
Petronas swings to RM7.3 billion loss in Q4
Petronas say it posted a net loss of RM7.3 billion in the fourth quarter due to a slide in global oil prices and asset impairment losses.
Fri Feb 27 2015
Saudi Arabia undisturbed by falling oil prices
In Saudi Arabia, the general response to the drop in global oil prices by half -- from more than $100 a barrel six months ago to around $50 now -- is a shrug.
Mon Feb 09 2015
AirAsia abolishes fuel surcharge, fare as low as RM19
Cheaper tickets expected with AirAsia's announcement to abolish fuel surcharge across all of its airlines, in line with declining global oil prices.
Mon Jan 26 2015
Rubber market likely to be uncertain next week
The rubber market has yet to be determined as traders were cautiously monitoring the volatility of the ringgit and global oil prices.
Sat Jan 17 2015
Najib to fully clarify Malaysia's economic situation next week
The Prime Minister says he will issue a full statement in view of declining global oil prices and floods that hit the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
Tue Jan 13 2015
Oil market collapses under $50
Global oil prices on Monday collapsed under $50 for the first time in more than five years on the strong dollar, plunging equities, demand worries and plentiful crude supplies.
Tue Jan 06 2015
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024