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Malaysia's Petronas to Supply Excess Fuel to Australia as Leaders Vow Closer Energy Ties
Anwar said PETRONAS will supply Australia first from excess fuel as the countries expand energy and halal meat trade.
- On Thursday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that state energy firm PETRONAS will prioritize excess fuel supplies to Australia to bolster energy security following Middle East conflict disruptions.
- The assurance followed discussions in Putrajaya between Anwar and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on expanding agricultural and fuel trade; Australia supplies about 20% of Malaysia's natural gas imports.
- Albanese confirmed securing 100 million litres of diesel from two shipments originating in Brunei and South Korea. "This is the first of many expected shipments secured under the government's new strategic reserve powers with the support of Export Finance Australia," he said.
- The leaders signed a memorandum of understanding on halal meat trade to boost Australian exports, while Malaysia may exchange urea for mineral phosphates from Australia to support food security.
- Malaysia marked the third stop on Albanese's Southeast Asia tour, following visits to Singapore and Brunei as Canberra aims to shore up food and energy supplies; Australia pledged to honor existing contracts despite regional disruptions.
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