Dateline 2026-06-26, The Edge Malaysia:
KUALA LUMPUR (June 26): Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd saw the re-emergence of Mettiz Capital Sdn Bhd as a substantial shareholder.
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Michael Tang’s vehicle re-emerges as substantial shareholder of Hibiscus Petroleum
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Witness: Leak of PETRONAS upstream and financial info could have undermined negotiations with Petros
July 3, 2026Dateline 2026-06-26, The Edge Malaysia:
KUALA LUMPUR (June 26): A leak of Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (PETRONAS) upstream operations and financial performance for 2024 could have undermined its negotiations with Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) and put the national oil and gas company at a disadvantage, a general manager for PETRONAS told the Sessions Court on Friday.
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TotalEnergies and PETRONAS embark on ‘major’ oil & gas search in Oceania
July 2, 2026Dateline 2026-06-26, Offshore Energy:
TotalEnergies and Petronas previously disclosed a plan to drill the Mailu-1 exploration well, as Papua New Guinea’s first deepwater well, within Block PL 576 in 2025. However, the well was later expected to be spudded in 2026 using Noble Corporation’s Noble Viking seventh-generation drillship.
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Lightning strike triggers offshore oil and gas platform explosion in Miri
July 1, 2026Dateline 2026-06-28, New Straits Times:
MIRI: A vent stack at an offshore oil and gas facility here was struck by lightning today, triggering a brief gas line explosion.
A Fire and Rescue Department spokesman said immediate action was taken to close the shut-off valve to control the situation and mitigate further risks.
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Exploration of oil, gas: Malaysian companies invited to invest in Bangladesh’s energy sector
June 30, 2026Dateline 2026-06-24, The Business Standard:
Both sides also encouraged cooperation between relevant national energy companies and private sector stakeholders to promote long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships that contribute to energy security, sustainability, and economic development in both countries.
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Acquisition of one of world’s largest gas fields an extraordinary achievement for PETRONAS — Anwar
June 29, 2026Dateline 2026-06-20, The Edge Malaysia:
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (June 20): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (PETRONAS) success in securing one of the world’s largest gas fields, following an agreement signed with the government of Turkmenistan, as an extraordinary achievement that positions the national oil and gas company among industry leaders.
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Prime time for Malaysia to dig itself out of its landfill problem
June 28, 2026Dateline 2026-06-19, Free Malaysia Today:
Malaysia’s dependence on landfill extends far beyond an eyesore for surrounding communities. It carries consequences that ripple outward through governance shortfalls — dirtier water, more climate crises, and ballooning costs for taxpayers.
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Russia has agreed to long-term supply of petrol, oil and gas to Malaysia, says Anwar
June 27, 2026Dateline 2026-06-18, The Star:
KAZAN: Russia has agreed to guarantee long-term supplies of petrol, oil and gas to Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister said the agreement would provide certainty to Malaysians about the country’s energy supply without having to rely on agreements that are renewed every year or for a specific season.
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Bursa approves Vantris Energy’s application to uplift PN17 status
June 26, 2026Dateline 2026-06-16, The Edge Malaysia:
KUALA LUMPUR (June 16): Vantris Energy Bhd formerly known as Sapura Energy Bhd, will officially exit its Practice Note 17 (PN17) status on Thursday (June 18).
The oil and gas service provider, in which Malayan Banking Bhd owns a 19.358% stake, said in a bourse filing the stock exchange had approved its application to uplift the PN17 classification, effective June 18.
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Malaysia on solid footing to pursue nuclear power, says IAEA chief
June 25, 2026Dateline 2026-06-14, The Edge Malaysia:
VIENNA (June 14): Malaysia is well-positioned to pursue a nuclear power programme, having built a long-standing tradition and expertise in nuclear technology, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director general Rafael Mariano Grossi said.
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