Sarawak ready to discuss Petros-Petronas scope of cooperation

 

Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg said he wants good collaboration between Petros and Petronas. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA: 

The Sarawak government is ready to engage with the federal government to detail the scope of cooperation between Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) and Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).

Premier Abang Johari Openg said he had not received any dates for the discussion, Bernama reported.

“If anyone calls for a discussion, I will come. The important thing is there is (an effort to discuss) and there is good collaboration between us,” he said after officiating the launch of a dental clinic in Kuching today.

Yesterday, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said discussions would cover various aspects of cooperation, including new projects explored by both companies in any field.

Anwar also said at a Dewan Rakyat briefing session on Monday the federal government acknowledged Sarawak’s aspirations to engage in the state’s oil and gas industry.

He said this aspiration was enshrined in the Distribution of Gas Ordinance 2016 (Amendment), which comes into effect on March 1. - FMT