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Malaysia's fuel supply through Petronas stations will remain stable and sufficient until September, according to Minister Azalina Othman Said, with the network supplying about 50% of domestic fuel needs.
Former minister Khairy Jamaluddin has called for the Petronas-Sarawak dispute to be resolved through courts rather than political channels, arguing that legal clarity is essential for the oil and gas sector's stability.
Bangladesh has appealed to Malaysia for help addressing severe gas shortages, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman requesting LNG supply assistance through Petronas during talks with PM Anwar Ibrahim.
Petronas has clarified it holds only naming rights to Sepang International Circuit and plays no role in managing tickets or organising the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix scheduled for October 2026 at the Malaysian venue.
A Petronas vessel has received clearance to transit the Red Sea and is scheduled to dock in Melaka next month. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim highlighted the development as evidence of Malaysia's commitment to maintaining a judicious foreign policy amid regional complexities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that a second Petronas-operated tanker has secured permission to traverse the Strait of Hormuz and will reach Melaka port in early December, signalling continued progress in maritime logistics.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that a Petronas vessel has received clearance to transit the Red Sea and will arrive in Melaka in early August, highlighting Malaysia's successful diplomatic approach in managing regional shipping crises.
Malaysia's national oil company Petronas is set to commence drilling operations at significant gas fields in Turkmenistan before year-end, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced, marking a major step in the company's Central Asian expansion.
Malaysia's benchmark FBM KLCI index surged past the 1,700 psychological level, driven by strength in banking and energy stocks including PETRONAS subsidiaries and major lenders, while regional markets stumbled.
Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof has assured Malaysians that the country's energy supply remains stable and uninterrupted, despite growing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Petronas and the Prime Minister are actively negotiating to maintain security.
Petronas Carigali subsidiary Vestigo Petroleum has confirmed a fire at its West Lutong Vent A offshore facility in Sarawak on June 28, which was brought under control within hours. No injuries or environmental impact reported.
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A former Petronas manager is accused of leaking confidential information to Petros, with the Sessions Court hearing that this breach could undermine critical negotiations between Malaysia's two major state-owned energy companies.