Brent’s surge above US$100 signals a structural shift in how geopolitics, inflation and financial markets interact. Oil markets are increasingly shaped by geopolitics and strategic chokepoints, with tensions around the Strait of Hormuz amplifying global energy risk premiums. KEY TAKEAWAYS Oil is now driving the global macro cycle. Brent crude near US$104 per barrel, up…
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi met ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn in Jakarta to discuss Malaysia’s chairmanship in 2025, prioritizing inclusivity and sustainability. Key focuses include enhancing regional peace, boosting intra-ASEAN trade, and addressing climate change, while acknowledging ASEAN’s support and collaborative efforts in Myanmar.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extends greetings to the Hindu community on Thaipusam KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended his greetings to the Hindu community on the occasion of Thaipusam, a festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. In a social media post on Wednesday, Anwar…
By TNS News Team KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13, 2024 — Malaysia mourns the loss of one of its most influential economic architects, Tun Daim Zainuddin, who passed away this morning at the age of 86. His lawyer, Datuk Gurdial Singh Nijar, confirmed the news, reported Bernama, marking the end of an era for a man…
By TNS News Analysis Desk KUALA LUMPUR — A civil lawsuit filed against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has sparked a wider constitutional debate, following the High Court’s decision on June 4 to reject his application to refer eight constitutional questions to the Federal Court. The suit, filed by former research assistant Muhammad Yusoff…
In an interview, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah emphasizes the need for ASEAN reform, advocating a flexible consensus model to enhance regional stability and democracy. He highlights challenges in human rights, trade, and international justice, urging a balance between unity and pragmatism as Malaysia chairs ASEAN’s pivotal year of summits.
