Brent crude inched further above US$100 a barrelafter Iran vowed to attack oil resources in the Middle East and keep choking the Strait of Hormuz.

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The war in Iran has called into question the long-term economic sustainability of the Gulf countries and vulnerabilities of Middle Eastern carriers, says Endau Analytics’ Shukor Yusof.

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Fervour for AI agent OpenClaw has consumed China in recent weeks but underneath the excitement, there are concerns, says Catherine Thorbecke for Bloomberg Opinion.

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Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index reversed earlier losses to end at its intraday high yesterday, staging a late rebound during the final hour of trading.

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FBG Holdings Bhd has accepted a letter of award issued by NR Architect on behalf of Alpine Affluent Sdn Bhd, an indirect subsidiary of S P Setia Bhd, for a construction job worth RM15.52mil.

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Tenaga Nasional Bhd's (TNB) wholly owned subsidiary TNB Power Generation Sdn Bhd (TPGSB) has issued RM1.5bil in nominal value of sustainability sukuk wakalah pursuant to the sukuk wakalah programme.

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Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld) has started off its financial year ending Oct 31, 2026 (FY26) on a high note, recording RM2.06bil in sales, making up 52% of its RM4bil full-year target in the first four months.

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Oasis Home Holding Bhd, via its wholly-owned subsidiary Oasis Swiss Pte Ltd, has entered into a joint venture (JV) agreement with SGGMY Services Pte Ltd to strengthen its presence in Singapore's fast-growing content-driven, livestream commerce and eCom...

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The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar at the close yesterday on concerns over oil supply disruptions amid the war in Iran.

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Fresh from its ACE Market listing debut on Bursa Malaysia, OGX Group Bhd expressed confidence in maintaining robust but sustainable growth over the next 12 to 24 months amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

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The labour market remained stable at the start of 2026, with TA Research highlighting that underlying conditions continue to support employment growth despite signs of a mild moderation in hiring momentum.

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MN Holdings Bhd said its wholly-owned subsidiary MN Utilities Engineering Sdn Bhd has secured a RM216mil contract in relation to a project involving the implementation of a consumer substation for a data centre (DC) in the southern region of Peninsular...

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Ship attacks are rising in the Straits of Hormuz, countries are scrambling to shore up oil supplies and several nations have rolled out work-from-home to save energy usage.

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Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) says the elevated crude oil prices resulting from the US-Iran conflict are expected to produce some mixed outcomes for the company.

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Bermaz Auto Bhd (BAuto) expects to maintain positive performance for the financial year ending April 30, 2026 (FY26), following encouraging sales of its new and facelift models.

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Airlines feel "pretty powerless" at present amid escalating geopolitical tensions and volatile fuel prices, with little visibility on how the unfolding West Asia conflict will affect the aviation industry, says Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

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Global trade growth is being challenged on various fronts, which may hinder easy growth moving forward.

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Elsa Bhd has received approval from Bursa Malaysia for its proposed listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

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The Securities Commission (SC) has obtained an arrest warrant for Serba Dinamik Holdings Bhd group managing director and CEO Datuk Mohd Abdul Karim Abdullah.

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Rising fuel prices driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East are putting fresh pressure on businesses across Vietnam, with the transport sector feeling the strain as operators grapple with sharply higher operating costs.

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Hong Kong regulators raided the offices of two leading Chinese brokerages and a prominent investment firm this week, marking one of the most significant enforcement actions against the city's financial sector in almost a decade.

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T7 Global Bhd's latest contract from EnQuest Petroleum Production Malaysia Ltd could contribute around RM4mil in profit after tax, representing about 7% of the group's 2026 earnings forecast.

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KJTS Group Bhd expects stronger earnings for the financial year 2026 (FY26) supported by higher contributions from recent contract wins.

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The domestic glove industry is expected to see stabilising demand as global orders gradually return to normal after several years of inventory destocking.

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The latest cybersecurity incidents reported by a few brokers have been contained and all trading and market operations continue as normal, with no evidence of unauthorised trading activity or financial loss, Bursa Malaysia says.

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