KUCHING, Feb. 10 -- Sarawak has the power to make decisions over the distribution of oil and gas (O&G) resources within the state's territory, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
He said the state acknowledged the Petroleum Development Act (PDA) 1974, which stipulates that Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) manages all federal O&G resources nationwide.
"We accept this but the production (of oil and gas) within Sarawak's territory, Sarawak must have a say. That's why we formed Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) and Petros will work together with Petronas.
"And we have a say in the distribution of gas. Lately, Prime Minister of Malaysia (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) has agreed that Petros is to be the aggregator of ga...