Anwar says Russia agrees to guarantee Malaysia long-term supplies of petrol, oil and gas

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Russia has agreed to guarantee long-term supplies of petrol, oil and gas to Malaysia, with a draft agreement already prepared and awaiting signatures by company representatives. He said the arrangement is intended to replace supply agreements that are renewed annually or tied to specific seasons. Anwar added that Malaysia is not facing fuel supply problems and that diesel is now in slight surplus, with some being resold to countries including Timor-Leste.