SUPP: Joint declaration clears all doubts on Distribution of Gas Ordinance, Petros' status
KUCHING (May 26): The recent joint declaration between the federal government and Sarawak government in reaching an understanding on matters involving Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) has cleared any doubts on Sarawak's Distribution of Gas Ordinance and Petros' status as the sole gas aggregator.
The Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) said the joint declaration has successfully solved the disputes over the governance of oil and gas distribution within Sarawak.
'Utility and Telecommunication Minister Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi had sent a very clear message in his ministerial winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Sitting yesterday, stating that with such a joint declaration, Petros' appointment as gas aggregator must be respected by everyone undertaking the business of gas distribution in Sarawak.
'All agreements and arrangements pertaining to the supply and sale of natural gas in Sarawak must align with Petros' role as gas aggregator,' SUPP vice president Datuk Michael Tiang told a press conference today.
Describing the joint declaration as another milestone for Sarawak and its people, he said SUPP commended Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg for their wisdom and firm stand in reaching this understanding and agreement for the way forward.
'It is also pertinent to understand that all gas industry players including Petronas must respect and comply with Section 7 of the Distribution of Gas Ordinance, 2016 (DGO 2016), which is to apply for a licence as well as to comply with all Sarawak state laws when conduct their business of gas distribution in Sarawak,' he said.
He criticised the Democratic Action Party (DAP) for attempting to politicise the issue, especially when both Anwar and Abang Johari have stood firm on the same ground.
'Needless to say, DAP showed absolutely no interest in the real facts and Sarawak's achievements.
'Instead, they resorted to accuse SUPP of being silent on Petros and Petronas matters to divert public attention from their bankruptcy of ideas,' added Tiang. joint declaration lead Michael Tiang Petronas Petros sole aggregator
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