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Strait of Hormuz closure may sharply tighten crude oil, LNG supply – Akmal Nasrullah

Economy Minister says disruption to key route could raise fuel costs and strain Malaysia’s energy security

Oil may hit US$100 if Saudi outage drags on: Analysts

They say duration of Ras Tanura shutdown will decide whether Brent cools or climbs past US$90

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

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

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

No, Malays could not fly: Scholars call out pseudohistory

UPSI and DBP academics urge discipline in handling history after Prof Solehah’s claims of Malays teaching China ‘flying kung fu’