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Velesto secures contract from SSPC for top tension riser services
KUALA LUMPUR: Velesto Energy Bhd’s (Velesto) subsidiary, Velesto Workover Sdn Bhd has secured two contracts from Sabah Shell Petroleum Company Ltd (SSPC) to support its deepwater operations offshore Sabah. Read […]
Japan’s Nikkei tanks more than 4% as Middle East conflict intensifies
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average slipped to a one-month low on Wednesday, as investors sold risk assets amid an intensifying Middle East conflict. Read full story Date: 4 March, 2026 […]
Geopolitical uncertainty saps investor appetite, energy stocks in play
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI wobbled in early Wednesday trade despite a sharp decline on Wall Street as traders fretted about disruptions to global crude supply and inflation risks. Read […]
Transport, food prices to face early impact from Middle East conflict – economists
PUTRAJAYA: Transport and food prices are expected to face the earliest and most visible pressure from the escalating geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, with economists warning that a gradual […]
Ringgit opens higher but remains under pressure, geopolitical risks lift US$
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar today but is expected to remain under pressure amid mounting geopolitical tensions, with traders continuing to favour the greenback […]
Trading ideas: MMHE, TM, Gadang, Duopharma, MNRB, Cepatwawasan
KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 4 March, 2026 9:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
MSC to offload all cargo bound for Gulf at nearest safe seaport
LOS ANGELES: MSC, the world’s largest carrier of ocean container cargo, said on Tuesday all cargo bound for ports in the Gulf will be offloaded at the nearest safe seaport […]
Exports to CPTPP countries reach RM487bil
Malaysia’s exports to member countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) rose 4.7% to RM486.8bil in 2025, compared with RM464.8bil in 2024. Read full story Date: […]
DNB, TM tussle on access deal
Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) and Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) are locking horns over access agreements between the two, with the situation possibly heading to the courts. Read full story Date: […]
Khazanah portfolio safe from conflict
Malaysia’s Khazanah Nasional Bhd says it has no direct investments in the affected Middle East region Read full story Date: 4 March, 2026 4:00 am Source: thestar.com.my