11/02/2025

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Negotiations between Petronas and Petros have raised concerns about Petronas’ impact on federal funds and its operations in Sarawak, which holds over 60% of Malaysia’s gas reserves. – BERNAMAPIX

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Strong performance mainly fueled by robust y-o-y growth in special trade activities and residential buildings sub-sectors, which experienced double-digit gains. – UNSPLASH PIX