00:00Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takahichi has rejected calls to curb public energy use,
00:07despite concerns over energy supply security linked to the Middle East conflict.
00:12Speaking in Parliament, she said economic and social activity should continue without disruption.
00:20The crisis followed the situation at the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, which
00:26began on 28 February.
00:28Japan remained heavily dependent on crude oil imports from the Middle East, leaving its energy security vulnerable.
00:35Takahichi said her government is working to secure alternative oil supplies in order to stabilise domestic conditions and reduce the
00:43risk of prolonged shortages.
00:45This move differs from other resource-dependent Asian countries, who introduced conservation measures.
00:50South Korea encouraged citizens to reduce energy consumption, while Malaysia promoted remote working to lower overall fuel demand.
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