Despite the losses, Petronas president and CEO Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin said on an earnings briefing that the company would still be able to pay its MYR26-billion ($6.38-billion) government dividends. In February, Petronas had already reduced its government dividend payment by about 10 percent in anticipation of a slow year. It also implemented a 15-percent decrease in capital expenditure.
“We will have to persevere with more austerity measures,” Wan Zulkiflee said.
The company is currently seeking approval for a its $11-billion Pacific Northwest LNG project from the Canadian government.
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