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Malaysia cements energy ties with Japan via 20-year LNG deal

Malaysia has solidified its position as a key energy partner for Japan through a new 20-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement. This deal, signed during Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's visit to Tokyo, will see Petronas supply 2 million tonnes of LNG annually to Japanese utility JERA starting in 2028. The agreement highlights Malaysia's strategic use of its natural resources to enhance bilateral ties and its growing influence as an energy supplier in the region. AI

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Malaysia cements energy ties with Japan via 20-year LNG deal

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ushar Daniele ·

    How major LNG deal with Japan signals Malaysia as rising Asean ‘middle power’

    Japan’s signing of a 20-year LNG supply deal with Malaysia’s Petronas has cast the Southeast Asian country as a valuable energy and security partner, as Tokyo looks to protect itself from global supply shocks and deepen ties with trusted allies. The latest move also underscores h…