Petronas’ proposed takeover of Aramco’s stake in PRefChem is more than a corporate restructuring exercise — it is a strategic move that strengthens Malaysia’s energy security, giving the national oil company greater control over fuel supply, refining output and crisis response at a time of mounting geopolitical uncertainty
While concerns over drug-laced vapes grow, a blanket ban could backfire by wiping out businesses, threatening jobs, pushing trade underground amid weak enforcement and open tank loopholes
