0352 GMT - Malaysian national oil company Petronas is a clear beneficiary of the current oil price upcycle, supported by its upstream oil-and-gas assets, Maybank IB's Jeremie Yap says in a note. Historically, Petronas has ramped up capital expenditure following oil-price rallies, as seen after the 2016 and 2022 upcycles. However, tensions with Petroleum Sarawak could weigh on near-term upstream investments in Sarawak amid regulatory uncertainty, he says. A recent court decision allowing Petronas to challenge state laws may offer clarity, but Petronas may remain cautious on its investment in Sarawak, he adds. Maybank maintains a neutral stance on the oil-and-gas sector, with Dialog as its top pick, citing upstream exposure and stable midstream income. (yingxian.wong@wsj.com)
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March 24, 2026 23:52 ET (03:52 GMT)
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