Chinese deputy premier as reward for community’s support
SIBU: The overwhelming support for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) by the Chinese community in the last state election prompted the Sarawak government to appoint a Chinese deputy premier. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he reciprocated by appointing Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian as Deputy Premier. “Being an independent political […]
CSA enabled Sarawak to increase revenue from O&G, says deputy minister
THE principal objectives of the Commercial Settlement Agreement (CSA) between the state government and Petroliam Nasional Berhad enabled the state to increase its revenue from oil and gas found and produced within Sarawak. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63, State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali stated that it also enabled greater […]
CSA enables Sarawak to enjoy more revenue from oil and gas industry
KUCHING: The Commercial Settlement Agreement (CSA) signed between the state government and Petroliam Nasional Berhad enables Sarawak to increase its revenue from oil and gas produced in Sarawak. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63, State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said it also allowed Sarawak and the local companies to have […]
Petronas announces gas discovery in Baram exploration well
KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has announced a gas discovery from Dokong-1 wildcat exploration well in Block SK417 Production Sharing Contract (PSC), located in the shallow waters of Baram Province, approximately 90 kilometres off the coast of Sarawak. Petronas’ unit, Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd has a 20 per cent participating interest in Block SK417 […]
Agreement with Petronas practical move
KUCHING: One should consider the needs of the people as well as practicality, instead of criticising based on imaginary theories and hypotheses, says Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Information chief Datuk Idris Buang. He said this in reference to a statement by Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) president Lina Soo in which she described the […]
