KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) — PETRONAS, through Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), yesterday launched the Malaysia Bid Round 2026 (MBR 2026), with the theme “Advantaged Energy: Accelerating and Shaping Tomorrow”, aiming at strengthening Malaysia’s position as a premium investment destination.
This year’s MBR introduces nine (9) exploration blocks across Malaysia. The portfolio presents a balanced mix of opportunities, featuring high-impact exploration block in the frontier Sandakan Basin, high-potential exploration blocks in the emerging West Sarawak Basin and near-field exploration blocks with new play ideas in the mature Malay Basin.