Kuala lumpur: The government is refining stricter measures to reduce energy consumption amid pressure from the global supply crisis, including considering limiting the movement of Cabinet members and ministries, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister stated that immediate action is critical to ensure Malaysia does not fall into an energy rationing situation, as currently faced by several other countries. A final decision on the matter will be made at a meeting of the National Economic Action Council (MTEN).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Prime Minister emphasized the need to avoid supply shortage issues and highlighted the importance of reducing energy consumption through measures such as working from home. He noted that while the oil supply remains sufficient until the end of June, there are emerging problems with diesel supply. Consequently, several measures will be announced periodically.

The Prime Minister elaborated that MTEN now convenes every two days with ministries and relevant parties to monitor the overall energy supply situation closely. He stressed the urgency of the situation, indicating that any delay in decision-making could adversely impact the economy and the daily lives of the people if a supply shortage occurs.

In response to inquiries about whether the global supply crisis would affect the schedule of state elections, the Prime Minister mentioned that the matter has not been discussed so far.