Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong are set to visit Brunei and Malaysia this week to bolster the nation's energy security amidst ongoing global supply challenges. Albanese emphasized the importance of engaging with regional partners like Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia to ensure a steady supply of essential goods, particularly diesel and fertilizer, which have been impacted by the recent US-Israel conflict. During the visit, Albanese will meet with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in Brunei, where discussions will focus on energy and food security. Brunei is a significant supplier, providing 9% of Australia's diesel imports and 11% of its fertilizer-grade urea. In Malaysia, he will meet with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as Malaysia is Australia's third-largest source of refined fuel and supplies 10% of its fertilizer-grade urea. Wong will also travel to Singapore for further meetings on energy security. These diplomatic efforts are part of Australia's strategy to mitigate the effects of international conflicts on its domestic fuel supply.