KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 -- Prudent energy use, optimising operational costs through artificial intelligence (AI) and sound financial management are key principles that must be practised in addressing the increasingly pressing global energy crisis, says Petronas president and group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz.

He said such strategic measures were crucial in building the country's 'layer of insulation' against uncertain global scenarios.

According to him, the principle of 'efficiency is the first fuel', or savings through efficient usage, should serve as an added layer of security to enhance supply availability and must be embedded in daily societal practices and business operations.

"We must avoid wa...