PETALING JAYA: The government plans to convene state and political party leaders for a special briefing next week by the National Security Council and the Economic Action Council on the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Friday (March 27)

KOTA KINABALU: A middle-aged woman was robbed in her sleep while she was home alone in Sandakan recently

GEORGE TOWN: Air travel to Penang is holding steady in the face of rising fuel costs and disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict

KUCHING: Sarawak police are intensifying efforts to curb fuel smuggling amid the Middle East conflict, which is affecting global oil supply and prices

TOKYO, March 25 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi asked International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol for an additional coordinated release of oil stockpiles when they met on Wednesday, as Tokyo seeks to hedge against a prolonged Middle East conflict

PETALING JAYA: Measures to help businesses manage rising costs linked to the Middle East conflict should go hand in hand with structural reforms aimed at strengthening long-term economic resilience, say economists

KUALA LUMPUR:Steps are being taken by the authorities to enhance Malaysia's readiness to safeguard its food security amid the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East andthe current hot weather, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu (pic)

PETALING JAYA: The recent geopolitical developments, including the ongoing Middle East conflict, have further reinforced Malay-sia's shift towards renewable energy, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (pic)

March 23 (Reuters) - Ukraine's military intelligence has "irrefutable" evidence that Russia continues to provide intelligence to Iran and such activity can only prolong the war in the Middle East, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's fuel subsidy bill has surged more than fourfold in under a week due to a sharp spike in global oil prices triggered by disruptions in the Middle East shipping route, says the Prime Minister

VIENNA, March 19 (Reuters) - The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), a 57-nation east-west body comprising former Cold War foes, agreed on a budget on Thursday for the first time in five years, with heavy cuts demanded by the United States

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian medical sector is not affected by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East; hence, the outlook for the medical tourism sector remains strong for this year, said Sunway Healthcare Holdings Bhd.

March 15 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization said on Sunday it had released $2 million from its Contingency Fund for Emergencies (CFE) to support the health response in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria amidst the ongoing crisis in the Middle East

KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia cannot get involved in what is happening in the Middle East, especially not via military intervention, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim

KOTA KINABALU: The price of RON95 petrol in Malaysia remains at RM1.99 per litre with government subsidies, even amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, for now, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim

SHAH ALAM: The country's food stocks will be reassessed after May following geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu (pic)

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Continued tensions in the Middle Eastwill have impact on economic security and stability, the livelihoods of millions of people in the region, and hinder economic progress in ASEAN, according to a joint statement bythe ASEAN Economic Ministers.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF), South-East Asia's largest and leading export-oriented furniture trade show, celebrated Malaysia's finest emerging furniture designers at its MIFF 2026 Award Ceremony on March 6, with winning designs cited as prime examples of outstanding innovation and creativity

PUTRAJAYA: Despite global uncertainties and geopolitical challenges arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Malaysia is well positioned to continue growing and attract investment, says Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan

KOTA KINABALU: The state government must implement immediate measures to address the economic impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East, says Sabah State Assembly Backbenchers chairman Datuk Masiung Banah

KUCHING: Sarawak will adjust its tourism strategy if visitor arrivals decline in the coming months due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah

PETALING JAYA: As tensions threaten one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints in the Middle East, analysts say the spotlight could increasingly turn to South-East Asia, where the Strait of Malacca serves as a vital artery for global trade and energy flows

SEPANG: Malaysians stranded in parts of the Middle East due to armed conflicts heaved a sigh of relief after they arrived safely at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on Wednesday (March 11)

KUALA LUMPUR: Construction of the diversion alignment for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project into the operational area of Kuantan Port is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, the Dewan Negara was told

KUALA LUMPUR: Enforcement and monitoring at the country's borders will be stepped up to curb fuel smuggling, following the rise in global oil prices due to tensions in the Middle East, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali

KOTA BARU: The conflict in the Middle East that has affected maritime movement in the Strait of Hormuz has not had a significant impact on the country's commodity exports so far, says Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad

GEORGE TOWN: It is still too early to gauge the full impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on Penang's economy as the crisis has only been unfolding for about a week, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow

DORAL, Florida, March 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters he had a "very good call" with Russian President Vladimir Putin about Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East

PETALING JAYA: The days of pumping subsidised RON95 at RM1.99 per litre could be over if the Middle East conflict does not resolve within two months

PUTRAJAYA: Global crude oil prices have climbed to around US$100 per barrel following escalating tensions in the Middle East, but the government will continue efforts to maintain the RON95 petrol price at RM1.99 per litre, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is prepared to face any eventuality affecting the country's economic position, including potential implications for petrol subsidies following the conflict in the Middle East

SEPANG: Three travel agencies have merged under a single consortium known as One Umrah to facilitate the repatriation of umrah pilgrims who were stranded following the closure of airspace in the Middle East due to the United States-Israeli airstrikes on Iran

PETALING JAYA: Haj pilgrims who are due to perform their pilgrimage this year are worried that their long wait may be in vain should the situation in the Middle East worsen in the coming days

SEREMBAN: The Cabinet has approved an evacuation plan for Malaysians in the Middle East should the regional conflict escalate, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan

PETALING JAYA: With the escalating tensions in the Middle East, there have been flight cancellations, closures of several airports and an increasing fear of flying abroad

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian ships are steering clear of the Strait of Hormuz as security risks escalate amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, with authorities also working to bring vessels already in the area home safely

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians to draw lessons from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the prolonged suffering of the Palestinians in Gaza by strengthening unity and solidarity at home

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians are strongly advised to defer all non-essential travel to Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the official travel advisory issued by the Foreign Ministry is still in force

HONG KONG: The price of flights between Asia and Europe has soared after the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs due to the US-Israel war against Iran, with airline websites showing tickets on many popular routes booked out for days

KUALA LUMPUR: The situation in the Gulf countries remains under control despite the uncertain security environment in the Middle East, where regional tensions have disrupted public movement and safety

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian women report the highest rate of behavioural change because of safety concerns among six South-East Asian capital cities

BRUSSELS/FRANKFURT/PARIS, March 3 (Bernama-dpa-AFX) -- Most European markets closed sharply lower on Monday as stocks tumbledamid escalating tensions in the Middle East, following coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehrans retaliatory attacks on US bases across the region, reported dpa-AFX.

KUCHING: A Sarawak leader hopes for the safe return of Malaysians stranded in the Middle East

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- Gulf national oil companies are unlikely to declare force majeure pre-emptively amid elevated geopolitical risks in the Middle East, following the reported sea traffic disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes today.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Foreign Ministry has issued a travel advisory for Malaysians in seven countries in the Middle East

PETALING JAYA: Caught between ageing parents and growing children, many Malaysians in their late 30s and early 40s are discovering that peak earning years can also mean peak financial pressure