Shah alam: The Selangor government will diversify its efforts to ensure the impact of the global energy crisis can be managed effectively for the well-being of the people, in line with current developments. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari stated that the state government will focus on several economic and social aspects, particularly in helping the people and industries face the global energy crisis over the next six months to one year.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Amirudin outlined a multi-faceted approach beginning with addressing the effects of rising prices of goods and the cost of living, as well as assisting and easing the burden on vulnerable groups. The second aspect involves sustaining industries and economic activities that may be directly or indirectly affected by the crisis.

Amirudin further mentioned the exploration of new opportunities to enhance resilience in the future. This includes initiatives like exploring new energy sources or increasing the use of public transportation to absorb the impact of similar crises in the future. He addressed these points while responding to an oral question by Michelle Ng Mei Sze (PH-Subang Jaya), who inquired about the impact of the conflict in West Asia on Selangor, particularly concerning government spending, projects, and food security.

On the fourth aspect, Amirudin emphasized the importance of improving communication with the public to ensure they understand that the energy crisis will have both short- and long-term impacts on the state, especially regarding revenue collection. He highlighted an anticipated reduction of nearly RM100 million in state revenue recorded this year compared to the same period in 2025.

Amirudin stressed that the state government will closely monitor these developments to reassess whether the state's revenue and capacity can be optimized to achieve the RM2.8 billion target as tabled in the budget. He noted that the global energy crisis has not yet reached a critical or peak level, with the real impact expected to be felt in September given that current fuel prices reflect the situation from four or five months ago.