Bintulu: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given his assurance that liquefied natural gas (LNG) export operations in Bintulu remain unaffected despite recent security concerns.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Anwar stated that there has been no decline in LNG export demand so far, as security control measures have been fully implemented at the strategic area. He emphasized the seriousness of the situation, noting that the area is very strategic and potentially dangerous should any threat occur.

Anwar mentioned that when a threat was received, Petronas promptly informed him, leading to the deployment of police and security forces to take full control of the situation. This statement was made after he attended the Sarawak Keadilan State Leadership Council (MPN) meeting.

Earlier reports on Monday indicated that the government had ordered all Petronas LNG facilities to tighten security immediately following a threat received by one of its officers in Bintulu, prompting immediate investigation.