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The ongoing global supply and energy crisis should not be viewed solely as an oil price issue, but as a broader physical disruption that could gradually affect households through rising costs of living. Photo for illustrative purposes only.

Global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

The Group reinforced its continuous commitment towards regional energy security and cooperation by advancing the Asean Power Grid agenda.

PH is facing growing pressure to consolidate its political direction, stabilise its internal dynamics and strengthen its public messaging as debate intensifies within the coalition over the timing and strategy for GE16. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Concerns over whether electric vehicles (EVs) will become significantly more expensive in Malaysia have been growing following recent policy changes affecting imported models and tax exemptions. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva.

The banking sector is expected to deliver a solid first-quarter calendar year 2026 (1Q CY2026) performance despite the ongoing West Asia conflict, although worsening cost pressures could prompt economic aid measures and possible Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) cuts.

Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent on Thursday reinforced expectations that the central bank will likely hold the rate throughout 2026, although investment banks and research houses caution that prolonged geopolitical tensions and higher oil prices could still alter the inflation outlook.