All Malaysian staff in South Sudan safe - Petronas

All Malaysian employees of Petronas (Petroliam National Berhad) in South Sudan are safe and accounted for.

In a statement here Friday, Petronas said the employees had been advised to take the necessary precaution, including adhering to the curfew imposed by the Government of South Sudan.

It said the organisation was closely monitoring the situation and taking necessary measures to ensure their safety and well-being.

"Petronas, however, is saddened to learn a number of local South Sudanese oil field workers employed by two joint operating companies (JOCs) in South Sudan, in which Petronas has interests, have suffered fatalities and injuries," it added.

Petronas said the respective managements of the two JOCs had begun systematic evacuation of the remaining employees from the fields.