Hanoi, March 12 -- Malaysia and Thailand have moved to tighten fiscal discipline and introduce energy-saving measures as they closely monitor the escalating conflict in the Middle East, which threatens to disrupt global energy supply and increase economic pressures. The Malaysian government on March 11 decided to maintain domestic fuel prices while introducing initial austerity measures in national spending and stepping up monitoring of developments in the Middle East to ensure timely policy responses aimed at safeguarding economic stability. Speaking to the press after chairing a special cabinet meeting, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the escalating conflict in West Asia is having adverse effects on the global economy as well ...