Malaysian state energy firm Petronas has agreed to prioritise supplying Australia with its excess fuel, following talks between Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Putrajaya (Malaysia's administrative capital). The agreement comes as both nations seek to strengthen energy security in the wake of disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict, with Australia also securing an additional 100 million litres of diesel through separate shipments from Brunei and South Korea. Beyond energy, the two leaders signed a memorandum of understanding on halal meat trade, with Malaysia — a globally recognised leader in halal certification — set to receive increased Australian red meat exports in a deal intended to support both countries' food security needs.