BATU KAWAN,JUNE 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) success in acquiring one of the world’s largest gas wells in Turkmenistan as clear evidence of foreign countries’ confidence in Malaysia’s capabilities, the country’s political stability and the professionalism of local companies.
He, who is also the Finance Minister, said the agreement signed with the Turkmenistan government during his visit to the country allows Malaysia, through Petronas, to be involved in the development of a major gas field in the country which has some of the world’s largest gas reserves.
“This signifies the confidence of foreign countries in us, the peace we have achieved, the unity of the people and the determination of companies like Petronas, the persistence of working professionals and their commitment to developing the country.”
“This should give us (Malaysia) a boost that the space is wide open, if we focus on uplifting dignity with discipline, determination and positively developing,” said Anwar when officiating the opening of MKS Instruments Malaysia Sdn Bhd at Bandar Cassia Technology Park, here today.
The signing took place following his two-day official visit to Turkmenistan from June 18 to 19 at the invitation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, which was also in return for Berdimuhamedov’s official visit to Malaysia in December 2024.
The visit was Anwar’s first official visit to Turkmenistan and the fifth by a Malaysian Prime Minister.
Petronas began operations in Turkmenistan in 1996 and later developed into a lasting partnership between the two countries.
Meanwhile, Anwar also welcomed the presence and expansion of operations of global technology companies in Malaysia, particularly in Penang, which he described as increasingly being recognised as the main hub of the semiconductor and high-tech industries in the region.
— BERNAMA
