Malaysia’s hunt for Russian oil tests Anwar’s ‘friends with all’ policy
Malaysia is exploring the acquisition of Russian crude oil to diversify its energy sources and mitigate supply shocks from the Middle East. This move, however, could potentially strain the nation's foreign policy, which aims to maintain good relations with all countries. The government is carefully assessing the technical feasibility of processing Russian crude, with state energy firm Petronas playing a crucial role in this evaluation. Malaysia has assured sufficient fuel supplies through July and is hesitant to commit to long-term deals due to volatile global prices. AI
