KUCHING: Sarawak government has expressed appreciation to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for clearly recognising and acknowledging Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) as sole gas aggregator in Sarawak.
Anwar made the acknowledgment during a press conference in Abu Dhabi regarding the PETRONAS/PETROS issue on Tuesday.
This was disclosed by Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in response to the statement.
He said Sarawak government and PETROS would continue to work closely with the federal government and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)to ensure that PETROS carries out its role as the sole gas aggregator without interruption to the supply of gas for consumers, including investors.
“The Sarawak government also appreciates the roles of the federal government and PETRONAS in resolving this issue.
“This would enhance collaboration between the federal and Sarawak government, PETRONAS and PETROS.
“Such strategic collaborations will drive the efforts to make Malaysia, and Sarawak in particular, into becoming an energy hub,” he said.
Abang Johari further emphasised that the cooperation will also enhance Malaysia’s global competitiveness in attracting investments, technological research and new industries, particularly petrochemical derivatives and thus aligned towards the creation of high-paying jobs and the economic growth of the nation.
