KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — The Ministry of Economy together with the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) has launched a new digital platform to monitor how the global supply crisis is affecting the country’s economy in near real time.

The initiative, known as the Global Supply Crisis Monitoring Dashboard, is a fully integrated system designed to track economic spillovers from global disruptions, including energy prices, trade flows and supply chain pressures, according to a joint announcement by Economy Ministry and Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

The dashboard provides users with up-to-date economic indicators, including movements in the cost of living, fluctuations in commodity and global market prices, as well as analysis of Malaysia’s trade performance and broader economic trends.

Among the key data sets available are daily crude oil spot prices in US dollars per barrel, which are used to track global energy movements that may influence fuel pricing, subsidy pressures and supply conditions.

It also features a petroleum trade summary, covering Malaysia’s performance in the sector and developments in global supply chains, with the latest update spanning February to March 2026.

The platform is intended for use by policymakers, businesses and the public, offering near real-time insights to support early response measures, improve supply stability and guide informed decision-making during periods of global uncertainty.

The government said the initiative reflects its commitment to strengthening data-driven policy communication and enhancing transparency for economic planning and public awareness.

The dashboard can be accessed at https://pantaukrisis.gov.my/ or via a QR code provided in the official announcement.

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