State-owned energy giant Petronas will boost the dividend it owes the Malaysian government by 19% in 2027 as oil prices soar and raise profits at the company. Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance estimated in its 2027 budget unveiled on Friday that government revenue is estimated to rise 4.7% next year.
Assuming average global crude oil prices remain stable in 2027, Malaysia expects its petroleum-related revenue to hit $15 billion, or 61.2 billion Malaysian ringgits, next year, thanks to higher dividends from Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).…