KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Xinhua) -- The government will take proactive interventions to ensure the country's economic resilience amid the conflict in the Middle East, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday.

These would be timely and proactive measures to ensure security of energy supply, including diversifying sources and exploring alternative routes to reduce dependence on risky routes, Anwar said in a statement after chairing a meeting of the National Economic Action Council, which is an economic advisory council to the government.

Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said the government would continue to closely monitor the geopolitical developments, global economic pressures and security implications stemming from the conflict.

"The people's well-being, particularly the cost of living, remains the government's priority," he said, urging calmness and discipline to ensure Malaysia remains stable and resilient.