Govt synergy important for continuous O&G growth

KUALA LUMPUR: Synergy between the Sarawak and the federal governments is crucial to ensure continuous development of the oil and gas industry in Malaysia. Deputy State Secretary (Planning and Economic Development), Datuk Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel said cooperation and good relations will create more development opportunities in the industry. “When Petronas decides to allocate a […]

Exiting the darkness

But stars cannot shine without darkness. — Anon The unknown, the unknowable and, by extension, total ignorance, repose in darkness as a choice. In politics, the unknown and unknowable are legislatively protected and placated by the Official Secrets Act, oaths of secrecy and secret verbal covenants. Governments use it very effectively citing national security as justification. […]

IATA reiterates call on flexible policies from governments on air travel

KUALA LUMPUR: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has renewed the industry’s call on governments to deploy more flexible policies to safely reopen borders using testing rather than to rely on quarantine measures. Director-general and chief executive officer Alexandre de Juniac said scientifically, travellers would not be a significant factor in community transmission if testing […]