Significant milestone not only for Hornbill Skyways but also Sarawak

BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Hornbill Skyways Sdn Bhd, an experienced aviation company owned by the Sarawak government, has reached a significant milestone by securing a five-year contract from Petronas for Offshore Helicopter Services (OHS). The contract involved six Petroleum Arrangement Contractors (PACs), namely Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd, Sarawak Shell Bhd, […]

PETRONAS showcases spirit of Iban warrior in its latest Gawai festive film

KUALA LUMPUR: PETRONAS has debuted its latest festive film in conjunction with Gawai celebrations, ‘Budak Terabai’. The film showcases the beauty of the Ngajat dance, an art form rooted in Iban heritage, through the story of a young social media influencer as he reconnects with his warrior spirit. In the story, Toni, a teenage TikTok […]

Pioneer Scenario Planning Team

BY MAYA GREEN “For each community there is an appointed term. When their time arrives, they can neither delay it for a moment, nor could they advance it.” — Surah Al-Araf:34 ‘A World of Bubbles’ was the title of a cautionary tale of how the world we live in would plausibly evolve into the future. […]

Mukah to benefit projects worth over RM1 billion

BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & GABRIEL LIHAN MUKAH: The Rajang Delta Development Agency (RADDA) has identified 60 projects worth over RM1 billion for implementation here and Rajang Delta areas. Officiating at the Pesta Kaul Mukah 2023 today, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the projects would drive development in these […]

Petronas entity donates RM30k to less fortunate in Gedong

GEDONG: Badan Kebajikan Kakitangan Islam Petronas (Bakip) contributed RM30,000 to some 200 less fortunate people who were eligible to receive zakat (tithe) aid here. The zakat contribution was divided into three zones – Gedong, Pangkor Gedong and Ulu Gedong. The contribution was distributed by advisor to the Sarawak Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment, […]

Sebuyau’s first petrol station opens

SIMUNJAN: Sebuyau now has its first petrol station through a collaboration between the Malaysian Fish Development Board, Sebuyau Fishermen’s Association, and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS). According to a news report by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), Malaysian Fisheries Development Board director Rashima Baharuddin said it aimed to ease the hardship of Sebuyau residents who need […]

Guan Eng suggests new sovereign wealth fund to manage O&G revenue:

KUALA LUMPUR: The government should set up a new sovereign wealth fund as part of its efforts to improve transparency and accountability in managing oil and gas revenue, said former finance minister Lim Guan Eng. The Bagan MP said this was better than recommendations to list the national oil company Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) via […]

PETROS engages in six Sarawak exploration blocks

KUCHING: Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS), via its subsidiary Petroleum Sarawak Exploration and Production (PSEP) Sdn Bhd entered into several upstream agreements formalising its participation in six Sarawak exploration blocks marketed under the Malaysia Bid Round (MBR) 2022. PETROS group chief executive officer Janin Girie said these agreements are part of a focused effort to support […]

Premier receives visit from PETRONAS chief

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy visit from the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PETRONAS Group, Datuk Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Kamadjaja Aziz at Wisma Bapa Malaysia here yesterday (Feb 14). The purpose of the visit was to brief the Premier on the latest development in […]

Bomba community programme draws villagers

BELAGA: The Community and Fire Point programme organised by the State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) in collaboration with Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) received encouraging participation from the community in Kampung Long Busang here. The programme held from Feb 9-11 saw some 197 villagers taking part in Bomba Komuniti, Celik Suri, Majlis Keselamatan Aktiviti Air […]