Malaysia - Commentary - 2025

(Originally published on February 2, 2026)

In this article looking at the upstream business in Malaysia, I will reflect on some of the major changes and activities we have seen this year.

In this article, we will review the above-ground changes and factors impacting the attractiveness of Malaysia's upstream sector, with the focus being on what we have seen during 2025 and a deeper dive into the ongoing political and legal issues in Sarawak.