Malaysia

Energy, Oil & Gas

Malaysia to surpass 2040 renewable energy target by 2031

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

Malaysia is expected to surpass its 2040 National Energy Policy renewable energy target of 18.43GW by 2031, supported by large-scale solar projects, strong policies, financing access, and improved grid and storage capabilities, says GlobalData.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Eni, Petronas launch Searah JV to combine Indonesia-Malaysia assets

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Eni and Petronas have established Searah, a 50/50 joint venture combining key businesses in Indonesia and Malaysia, finalised seven months after their investment agreement and 16 months after signing a memorandum of understanding.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions Finance & Capital Market

Iran war highlights need for Islamic derivatives, says Fitch

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

The heightened volatility in commodity prices, profit rates, and exchange rates following the onset of the Iran war has reinforced the importance of Islamic derivatives for risk management, Fitch Ratings says. However, adoption is fragmented, and varies by sector and country.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

AirAsia X postpones Bahrain service launch

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia X said has postponed the launch ‌of its planned service via Bahrain until at least August due to the conflict in the Middle East, Reuters report said.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Malaysia launches 2026 events, tourism push for GCC travellers

Tue, 19 May 2026

Malaysia is set to roll out a line-up of festivals, events, and retail experiences across the country, positioning the destination as an option for GCC travellers planning holidays around the Eid al Adha period.

Construction & Real Estate

Malaysian group MGB lands contract to build 75 Roshn villas

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

MGB, a leading construction, property development and IBS precast concrete manufacturer, has secured a key contract from leading Saudi developer Roshn for the construction of 75 villas under its Marafy Al Arous Development Project in Jeddah.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Strohm provides insulated production jumpers for project in Malaysia

Thu, 26 Mar 2026

Strohm will supply two insulated carbon fibre PA12 thermoplastic composite pipe jumpers for a Southeast Asian operator. The 7-inch jumpers support an offshore Sabah field extension in 1,350m depth, with installation planned in 2027.

Energy, Oil & Gas

QatarEnergy signs 20-year LNG deal with Malaysia's Petronas

Wed, 04 Feb 2026

QatarEnergy has signed a 20-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Malaysia's Petronas LNG (PLL), a subsidiary of Petronas, the first long-term LNG supply agreement between the two companies.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Oman signs concession agreement with Petronas JV for offshore block

Sun, 15 Feb 2026

Oman has signed an concession agreement with a joint venture of Oman's OQ Exploration and Production and Malaysian group Petronas for an offshore block in the Sea of Oman spanning 21,000 sq km. This comes as part of the government's efforts to boost exploration and production activities in the sultanate.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Malaysia business mission draws strong investor interest in Dubai

Mon, 08 Dec 2025

Malaysia’s Special Business Mission to Dubai has wrapped up with resounding success, generating significant investor interest and reaffirming Malaysia’s position as a rising global player in the franchise and SME ecosystem.