KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 -- Malaysia needs to double down on energy security as global uncertainties intensify, with the government actively engaging investors on the importance of ensuring a stable and reliable energy supply, said Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

He said this in an interview with Bloomberg's "Insight with Haslinda Amin" programme today, where he discussed developments in West Asia, their impact on Malaysia, and measures to address rising fuel costs.

Tengku Zafrul, who is the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) chairman, said energy security has become a key consideration for investors, particularly in light of ongoing geopolitical tensions.

"When we engage investors, we emphasise how important energy s...