No issue of job loss with Petros Niaga’s appointment
THE appointment of Petros Niaga Sdn Bhd as the sole distributor for subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Sarawak, effective from Dec 1, will not have an adverse impact on existing suppliers and their employees, according to Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi. The Minister for Utility and Telecommunication stressed that Petros Niaga, with its network of […]
LPG blast kills, injures in Siburan flat
SIBURAN: An explosion of a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder on the fourth floor of the RPR apartment at Batu Gong has resulted in one death, while another person was left injured today (Sep 2). According to the state Fire and Rescue Department, after receiving an emergency call at 11.02 am, a team of firefighters […]
Pusaka Capital acquires Bintulu LPG terminal
KUCHING: Pusaka Capital Group marked another milestones in its oil and gas business when its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pusaka Integrated Resources Sdn Bhd, acquired the Bintulu Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Terminal from Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) Dagangan Berhad (PDB). The group’s chairman Datuk Naroden Majais said as an investment arm for Sarawak Timber Development Corporation (STIDC), […]
Ministry focus on stamping out border smuggling
BAU: Officials from the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry are currently focusing on mechanisms to eradicate the smuggling of subsidised controlled goods at the Serikin border here. Its Secretary-General Datuk Azman Mohd Yusof said it involves goods such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), cooking oil, petrol, diesel, sugar and wheat flour. “This smuggling issue […]
Bintulu plant to boost hydrogen power production
KUCHING: The completion of the environmentally friendly hydrogen and green ammonia plant in Bintulu will see the production of tonnes of green ammonia, blue ammonia and green hydrogen. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said once completed, the plant would produce 630,000 metric tonnes of green ammonia, 600,000 metric tonnes of blue […]
‘PALOI’ proposal is what it is!
A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer. — Bruce Lee, American martial artist I read with amusement the suggestion by a local opposition rep calling for the fuel prices in Sarawak sold by Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) to be further subsidised. For the […]
Sarawak’s own LPG now available in Kuching
KUCHING: Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) wholly-owned subsidiary of PetrosNiaga Sdn Bhd (PetrosNiaga) has begun selling Petros liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Kuching, with the statewide distribution to follow soon in stages. The LPG-filled cylinders are currently accessible in the Kuching neighbourhoods of Matang, Petra Jaya, Tabuan and BDC. Customers interested in buying from the dealers […]
Govt to provide fuel, cooking oil subsidies of up to RM8 bln this year
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is expected to cover fuel and cooking oil subsidies up to RM8.0 billion, which is RM4.22 billion higher than the RM3.78 billion allocated for this year. The government has spent RM6.32 billion on fuel and cooking oil subsidies in 2019 and RM2.16 billion for 2020. Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul […]
Govt agrees to grant exemption to LPG distributors in Sarawak
KUCHING: Starting June 1, distributors of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Sarawak are exempted from applying for permission and licence from the federal government for LPG distribution in the state. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the decision was made during the Special Council on Malaysia Agreement 1963 meeting […]
Govt subsidising almost 30 sen per litre for RON95, diesel
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is subsidising almost 30 sen per litre for RON95 petrol and diesel, which are currently set at their respective ceiling prices of RM2.05 and RM2.15, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The prime minister said the government had set the ceiling prices to protect consumers from the impact of fuel price hikes […]
