Policy shifts, energy markets, and aviation deals drive headlines across Malaysia, global oil, and Asia’s skies.

🇲🇾 Malaysia

Malaysia is redirecting its MARA-sponsored scholars from the US to the UK due to increasing uncertainty in US policy. Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi confirmed the UK offers more stability and institutional support—plus up to 20% tuition discounts from three partner universities.

Zahid is also in London launching Visit Malaysia Year 2026 and holding meetings on halal trade, tourism, and TVET development. The target: 500,000 UK tourists by end-2026.

🌍 International

Oil prices jumped by nearly 3% on Monday after Opec+ confirmed it would stick with a 411,000 bpd production increase in July—the same as recent months.

Kazakhstan’s refusal to cut production and tight US fuel inventories are keeping the market volatile. Goldman Sachs analysts expect August could bring another moderate increase.

🌏 Asia

Vietnam Airlines is finalizing a major deal for 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets, part of a broader strategy to secure 100 narrow-body aircraft by 2035. The move aligns with Vietnam’s need to import more US goods amid trade pressures. Airbus remains an alternative if delivery slots open.

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