00:11Petronas has assured the government that the country's fuel supply stocks are sufficient until the end of July, despite ongoing
00:18global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions, says Economy Minister Akmal Nasir.
00:24He said the government was continuing to monitor the uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and rising global energy prices.
00:32Akmal said the average price of crude oil between May 18 and 22 rose 1.7% to $111.67
00:40per barrel from $109.85 the previous week.
00:46He said domestic food prices remained generally under control between May 18 and 21, with movements ranging from a 2
00:54% decrease to a 3.6% increase.
00:57Akmal also said Malaysia recorded 7,057 job losses in April, up from 5,855 in March, although lower than
01:07the 10,658 recorded in January.
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