Discovering hidden treasures in Baram
“The great difference between voyages rests not with the ships, but with the people you meet on them” – British novelist and teacher, Amelia E. Barr Adventuring into the great interiors of Sarawak is not for the faint hearted. My recent trip to Baram was a truly humbling and eye-opening experience. I had the honour […]
Sarawak, Petronas to jointly develop O&G
KUCHING: The Sarawak government and Petronas are working closely to develop the oil and gas industry in the state based on the commercial settlement agreement (CSA). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state is now exploring more opportunities in the downstream activities, thus, looking forward to more collaboration with Petronas. […]
Petronas delegation visits NREB
KUCHING: The Sarawak Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) welcomed a delegation from Petronas which was on a courtesy visit on Monday (Sept 11). The delegation was led by senior general manager of Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd-Sarawak Asset Anuar Ismali and Sarawak-Sabah Operations Gas Pipeline (SSGP) general manager Chin Wee Yang. The purpose of the […]
Petronas Chemicals Ldpe wins grand award
KUALA LUMPUR: Sixteen companies were accorded honours at the 16th Responsible Care Awards recently. Petronas Chemicals Ldpe Sdn Bhd won the Grand Award, in recognition of its outstanding performance in the CICM Responsible Care Awards 2021/ 2022 with the company winning three gold, two silver and one merit awards. For the Safe Road Award 2022, […]
Petronas among region’s top 10 cash holders, rated A2 with stable outlook
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian national oil company, Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is among the region’s top 10 cash holders, which collectively held US$532 billion (US$1-RM4.54) or 40 per cent of the total Asian cash balance at end-2022. Petronas has been accorded A2 rating with a stable outlook, according to Moody’s Investors Service. Besides Petronas, the other […]
Petronas chairman calls on Awang Tengah
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan has received a courtesy call from Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) chairman Tan Sri Mohd Bakke Salleh yesterday. The discussion during the meeting focused on matters concerning the company’s operations in Sarawak and issues related to oil and gas exploration in the state. Also present were deputy […]
Llamas Drama Team emerges champ in science competition
BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: The Llamas Drama Team from SK Setiawangsa was crowned champion in the Petrosains Science competition (PSDC) 2023. The grand finals of the competition took place at HGH Convention Centre, Sentul, Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday (July 4). The competition was jointly organised by PETRONAS’ social impact arm, Petrosains, The Discovery Centre and […]
Petronas, MOL & SDARI acquire approvals for lCO2 transportation
KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd (MOL) and Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute (SDARI) have attained four Approvals-in-Principle (AiPs) for their jointly developed liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carriers and LCO2 floating storage and offloading unit (FSO). The approvals were awarded by the classification societies Det Norsk Veritas AS (DNV) […]
Sarawak mulls using recycled plastic for road resurfacing
KUCHING: Sarawak is considering the use of recycled plastic materials for road resurfacing, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said he would discuss with Deputy Premier cum Infrastructure and Port Development Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas the implementation of plastic materials for road resurfacing from Bintulu to Samalaju, taking […]
Sarawak considering using recycled plastic for road resurfacing
KUCHING: Sarawak is considering the use of recycled plastic materials for road resurfacing. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he will discuss with Deputy Premier and Infrastructure and Port Development Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas the implementation of plastic materials for road resurfacing from Bintulu to Samalaju, taking into consideration the […]
