KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — The government has pledged to provide regular and transparent updates on the global energy supply and price crisis to ensure the public receives accurate information without unnecessary alarm.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Malaysians have the right to be informed about ongoing developments, including measures taken to safeguard the nationwide energy supply.
“The government will continue to communicate clearly without causing unnecessary concern, while working closely with industry players and taking steps to manage price pressures as effectively as possible,” he said during the Global Energy Crisis Briefing today.
Fadillah, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, cautioned against the spread of unverified information that could lead to confusion among the public.
This echoes Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's call for all parties to act responsibly when sharing information, particularly as the country navigates global challenges.
The Deputy Prime Minister emphasised that Malaysia’s ability to weather the crisis depends on collective responsibility.
“I call on the public and the business community to work together with the government by using energy prudently, avoiding waste, and ensuring efficiency in every aspect of consumption.
“In facing global challenges like this, our strength lies in discipline, cooperation and mutual trust. With collective effort, InsyaAllah (God willing), Malaysia will remain stable and resilient,” he said.
Yesterday, the Cabinet agreed to establish a Communications Command Centre linked to the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) to coordinate the government’s response to the global energy crisis triggered by the conflict in West Asia.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said it will be chaired by Fadillah, with daily briefings or media updates scheduled around 4pm.
The centre will coordinate government communications, particularly on responses and measures taken by the government and related agencies, to ensure consistent updates are delivered to the public.
