Malaysia tightens security at Petronas’ Bintulu LNG hub to investigate ‘threat’
Authorities did not specify the nature of the threat to the complex, which is the world’s largest single-site LNG production facility
The NSC on Monday said it was taking “proactive measures” in response to security threats targeting liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities nationwide, with a particular focus on the complex in Bintulu, a town in the Bornean state of Sarawak.
“The Malaysian Government through the NSC has directed that all LNG facilities operating around Bintulu, Sarawak, to immediately tighten security controls temporarily,” it said.
“This is to enable security forces and responsible parties to carry out an immediate investigation into the threat,” it added, without specifying the nature of the threat.
Malaysia’s state energy firm Petronas confirmed the directive but said there had been “no impact on our operations and no disruptions to our supply”.
“Please be assured that the safety and well-being of our employees, contractors and our surrounding communities continue to be our highest priority,” it added.
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