JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 -- The government is refining stricter measures to reduce energy consumption amid pressure from the global supply crisis, including considering limiting the movement of Cabinet members and ministries, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Prime Minister said the immediate action is critical to ensure Malaysia does not fall into an energy rationing situation, as currently faced by several other countries.

He said a final decision on the matter will be made at a meeting of the National Economic Action Council (MTEN).

"We want to avoid (supply shortage issues). So we need to find ways to reduce energy consumption, such as working from home, as well as other necessary measures.

"We are grateful that, so far, oil supply ...