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Malaysian netizens furious over diesel shipment to Philippines; Petronas denies link

Malaysian netizens furious over diesel shipment to Philippines; Petronas denies link

MGR Online•General•1d ago

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A shipment of 329,000 barrels of diesel from Malaysia to the Philippines has sparked outrage among Malaysians, who are facing high fuel prices, while Malaysian national energy company Petronas denies any involvement.

  • •Reports surfaced of 329,000 barrels of diesel from Malaysia being delivered to the Philippines.
  • •Malaysian netizens expressed anger, comparing the situation to neglecting their own citizens while helping others.
  • •Petronas, Malaysia's national energy company, has officially denied any agreement or involvement in the diesel delivery to the Philippines.
  • •The Malaysian National Economic Action Council (MTEN) confirmed the diesel did not originate from Malaysia and urged the public to rely on official government sources.

Overview

  • •On April 11, the Philippine News Agency reported that 329,000 barrels of diesel from Malaysia had arrived in the Philippines.
  • •The diesel shipment was intended to bolster the Philippines' fuel supply amidst global oil market volatility due to Middle East crises.
  • •Philippine Energy Secretary Sharon Garin confirmed the arrival of the diesel shipment from Malaysia.
  • •Petronas issued a clarification denying any agreement or involvement in the diesel delivery to the Philippines.
  • •The Malaysian National Economic Action Council (MTEN) confirmed the diesel did not originate from Malaysia.
  • •Malaysian netizens voiced strong dissatisfaction due to high fuel prices and reduced subsidies in Malaysia.
  • •The netizens' frustration stemmed from the perception that Malaysia was supplying fuel to another country while its own citizens faced economic hardship.
  • •The MTEN advised the public not to believe speculation or rumors and to adhere to official government information.

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Key Quotes

Malaysian Netizen
""Own child at home dies of starvation, Monkey in the forest is breastfed.""
"ลูกตัวเองอดตาย แต่เลี้ยงลิงในป่า"
Malaysian Netizen
""Monkey in forest got milk, Children at home die starving.""
"ลิงในป่าได้กินนม แม่ ลูกๆ ที่บ้านตายเพราะอดอาหาร"

Key Entities

Place

Philippines(ฟิลิปปินส์)ℹ️
Recipient country of the reported diesel shipment, facing fuel supply concerns.
Malaysia(มาเลเซีย)ℹ️
Alleged originating country of the diesel shipment, facing domestic fuel price issues.
Japan(ญี่ปุ่น)ℹ️
Country that previously delivered diesel to the Philippines before the reported Malaysian shipment.

Organization

Petronas(ปิโตรนาส)ℹ️
Malaysian national energy company that denied involvement in the diesel shipment.
National Economic Action Council(สภาดำเนินการเศรษฐกิจแห่งชาติ)
Malaysian body that confirmed the diesel did not originate from Malaysia.
Philippine News Agency (PNA)(สำนักข่าวฟิลิปปินส์ (PNA))
News agency that reported the arrival of diesel from Malaysia.
Facebook page 'Meanwhile in Malaysia'(เฟซบุ๊กเพจ "Meanwhile in Malaysia")
Satirical Facebook page that shared news of the diesel shipment, triggering public reaction.
Bernama National News Agency(สำนักข่าวแห่งชาติเบอร์นามา (BERNAMA))
Malaysian news agency that cited the MTEN statement regarding the diesel origin.

Person

Philippine Energy Secretary(รมว.พลังงานฟิลิปปินส์)
Figure who reportedly confirmed the arrival of diesel from Malaysia.
Sharon Garin(นางชารอน การิน)
Philippine Energy Secretary who reportedly confirmed the arrival of diesel.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.(ประธานาธิบดีเฟอร์ดินานด์ อาร์. มาร์กอส จูเนียร์)ℹ️
President of the Philippines who ordered budget allocations for fuel security.

Stat

RON95 gasoline price(ราคาน้ำมันเบนซิน RON95)
Fuel price in Malaysia that has seen reduced subsidies, contributing to public dissatisfaction.