The government has been urged to urgently address growing confusion over claims involving the shipment of 52.311 million litres of diesel allegedly exported from Malaysia to the Philippines.
Putrajaya Member of Parliament, Mohd Radzi Md Jidin, called on authorities to provide clear answers, stressing that if the claims made by the Philippine government are inaccurate, Malaysia must demand an immediate correction.
He highlighted conflicting statements between both nations, noting that Malaysia’s National Economic Action Council (MTEN) has denied the diesel originated from the country, while officials in the Philippines, including its Department of Energy, have insisted the supply came from Malaysia.
Earlier reports by Philippine media stated that approximately 329,000 barrels, equivalent to 52.311 million litres of diesel, were delivered from Malaysia to boost the country’s fuel reserves amid global oil market uncertainty linked to tensions in West Asia.
The shipment followed an earlier delivery of 142,000 barrels, or 22.578 million litres, from Japan on March 26. Philippine Department of Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said the latest arrival reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen domestic fuel supply as geopolitical tensions continue to escalate in the region.
However, Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) has denied any involvement in the reported shipment, distancing itself from claims that the diesel originated from Malaysia.
Commenting further, Radzi described the alleged volume of fuel as significant and not something that should be taken lightly by the government, especially at a time when countries worldwide are competing to secure stable diesel supplies.
