KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 12 -- Sarawak's push to gain greater control over its natural gas resources is gathering pace, with the state seeking a larger role in how the resource is managed - a move analysts say could reshape Malaysia's energy landscape.

The state government is seeking revised terms with national oil company Petronas to increase gas allocated for domestic use and to expand its role in the sector.

Analysts said the outcome will likely depend on how any eventual arrangement between Petronas and state-owned Petros is structured, noting that cooperation and careful planning would be key to avoiding risks to national stability.

Mounting demands, rising tensions

Sarawak has long argued it deserves a bigger share of the gas produce...