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Brent crude may dip below US$65 amid oversupply, weak demand: MIDF

Regional cooperation and Petronas’ upstream push offer some stability as global market volatility persists

Higher exports to boost ringgit to 4.38 against US dollar, predicts MIDF Research

MIDF Research is optimistic that Malaysia’s external trade will recover steadily in 2024, with exports increasing 5.2% year-on-year, underpinned by growing global demand and stable commodity prices.

2024 exports likely to recover backed by E&E trade: MIDF Research

In a research note today, the firm said that the country’s export performance is set to rebound and grow at +5.2% this year compared to 2023’s -8.0%. 

NIMP 2030 aims to make Malaysia a leading Asian economy

The New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) will be instrumental in supporting the Madani Economy framework and achieving the targets set for the next 10 years, including being a leader of Asian economies and ranking among the top 30 largest economies in the world and the top 12 in global competitiveness.

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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

DoSM estimates Malaysia’s population to be 34.1 mil in 2024

Three states with the highest population are Selangor, Johor, Sabah

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal