Malaysia’s long-standing RON95 petrol price of RM1.99 per litre is under threat.

Surging global oil prices, a tense Middle East, and a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz are putting the government and consumers on high alert.

What could rising fuel costs mean for households, businesses, and the Malaysian economy at large? Could subsidies survive, or are higher petrol prices inevitable?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Lavanya Venkateswaran, Senior Economist, OCBC Bank, to find out more.

Malaysia&rsquo;s long-standing RON95 petrol price of RM1.99 per litre is under threat.
Surging global oil prices, a tense Middle East, and a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz are putting the government and consumers on high alert.
What could rising fuel costs mean for households, businesses, and the Malaysian economy at large? Could subsidies survive, or are higher petrol prices inevitable?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Lavanya Venkateswaran, Senior Economist, OCBC Bank, to find out more.

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

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MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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The Big Story: The end of cheap petrol? Malaysia’s RM1.99 RON95 under threat from the Iran conflict 

Think wealth is just about returns? Think again. Ultra-high net worth families are taking a longer view—building legacies that span generations and borders.

Lombard Odier’s second Rethink Family Wealth report reveals how families, family offices, and foundations are managing wealth differently today. 

From governance and family alignment to private markets and endowment-inspired strategies, we explore how long-horizon investors are turning today’s market shifts into lasting value.

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jack Siu, Head of Discretionary Portfolio Management, Asia, Lombard Odier, to find out more.

Think wealth is just about returns? Think again. Ultra-high net worth families are taking a longer view&mdash;building legacies that span generations and borders.
Lombard Odier&rsquo;s second Rethink Family Wealth report reveals how families, family offices, and foundations are managing wealth differently today.&nbsp;
From governance and family alignment to private markets and endowment-inspired strategies, we explore how long-horizon investors are turning today&rsquo;s market shifts into lasting value.
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Jack Siu, Head of Discretionary Portfolio Management, Asia, Lombard Odier, to find out more.

Wealth Tracker: Why high-net-worth families should rethink wealth

Is there something you know so well you could recognise it blindfolded? 

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada talk about a Barbie collector who knows her dolls so well she can identify them blindfolded, and a viral road sign in Tianjin, China warning drivers not to make jokes while behind the wheel.

Is there something you know so well you could recognise it blindfolded?&nbsp;
On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada talk about a Barbie collector who knows her dolls so well she can identify them blindfolded, and a viral road sign in Tianjin, China warning drivers not to make jokes while behind the wheel.

What’s Trending: Is laughing while driving really dangerous? And could you recognise Barbies by touch?

Singapore shares rose today as oil prices retreated from earlier highs. 

The Straits Times Index was up 1.74% at 4,839.48 points at about 2.11pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.33B seen in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch, we have Suntec REIT, after property tycoon Gordon Tang’s Acrophyte Asset Management yesterday received approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore to acquire ESR Trust Management (Suntec), the manager of Suntec Reit. 

Elsewhere, from how oil driven inflation could weigh on transport and logistics players on the SGX, to how Apple reportedly increased iPhone production in India by about 53 per cent last year, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities.

Singapore shares rose today as oil prices retreated from earlier highs.&nbsp;
The Straits Times Index was up 1.74% at 4,839.48 points at about 2.11pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.33B seen in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch, we have Suntec REIT, after property tycoon Gordon Tang&rsquo;s Acrophyte Asset Management yesterday received approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore to acquire ESR Trust Management (Suntec), the manager of Suntec Reit.&nbsp;
Elsewhere, from how oil driven inflation could weigh on transport and logistics players on the SGX, to how Apple reportedly increased iPhone production in India by about 53 per cent last year, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities.

Market View: Oil price movements in focus with Strait of Hormuz effectively closed; Asian markets up as oil prices retreated from the previous day’s peak; China’s exports turbocharge into 2026; Apple reportedly increased iPhone production in India by about 53 per cent last year; SG transport and logistic players, Suntec Reit to watch

The Big Story: The end of cheap petrol? Malaysia’s RM1.99 RON95 under threat from the Iran conflict

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