KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — The National Economic Action Council (MTEN) meeting has set a clear direction in managing the global energy crisis, which is increasingly acute and could prolong, by guaranteeing the supply of energy and basic goods so the people’s daily lives are not affected, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
He added that efforts to manage the energy crisis are driven by PETRONAS’ important role and early planning to ensure sufficient supplies for the coming months.
“Actions to buffer cost hikes are being strengthened through additional diesel subsidy assistance to paddy farmers, smallholders, and individual vehicle owners,” he said in a post on X yesterday.
He stressed that the government’s priority is to protect the people’s well-being while remaining disciplined and realistic in every step.
Anwar said demand management has also been improved through efficient energy use, including a work-from-home (WFH) policy for civil servants that starts today.
He added that Ops Tiris has been intensified to combat fuel leakages and smuggling that could affect the country’s oil supply.
“In the medium and long term, efforts are being accelerated to shift to renewable energy sources to reduce dependence on uncertain imported fuels,” he explained.
Anwar also said biodiesel has been identified as the most practical solution in the near term, with the blending rate increasing to B15 in stages using existing infrastructure.
“This approach allows for immediate action while waiting for the new system to be fully developed.
“With a strong industrial base and domestic capacity, this measure not only stabilises current supply, but builds the country’s energy resilience so the people’s livelihoods are protected in the face of global uncertainty,” Anwar added.
