Malaysian Prime Minister: Due to good relations with Russia, Malaysia can negotiate purchasing Russian oil to meet domestic demand

[Malaysian Prime Minister: Thanks to our still-good relations with Russia, we can negotiate purchasing its oil]

KL time April 19, 2026 — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated in a statement:

Thanks be to God, our relations with Russia remain strong. Therefore, under current circumstances, our team—including Petronas—can engage in negotiations with Russia, enabling Russia, as a friendly nation, to meet part of our needs. Geopolitical tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Europe directly impact global transportation and the fuel industry. This move becomes possible because several Western countries that previously imposed sanctions on Moscow have, due to economic pressures, re-engaged with the Russian energy market. We prioritize our domestic demand. If there is surplus, we will assist friendly nations; if not, we will focus on our own citizens.

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