MIRI, April 15 -- Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg tonight said there are positive signs of an oil discovery by the state-owned Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) and Sarawak-based Petra Energy Berhad currently involved in onshore drilling at Block SK433 in Miri Division.

The state government awarded the contract to Petros in July 2021 under the Sarawak Mining Ordinance 1958.

"It appears that there are positive signs of an oil discovery, and it is hoped that this is a new source of income for us," he said during a Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration here.

Block SK433 covers an area of approximately 3,100 square kilometres and is located in the Miri-Marudi area, covering northern Marudi and includes the Adong Kecil West discovery.

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