Transition to red gas cylinders fulfills autonomy goal
KUCHING: The transition from the yellow liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder to red gas cylinder may be a cumbersome process but a necessary one for the benefit of the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said it would fulfil Sarawak’s aspiration for gas distribution autonomy envisaged by former chief minister, the late […]
MP: Don’t politicise exchanging of LPG cylinders
SIBURAN: The exchanging of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders for Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) cylinders should not be politicised. Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin said this is crucial to prevent it from becoming a community problem. He said it is therefore important for all parties to provide clear explanations regarding the exchange of LPG […]
Dealers-ministry dialogue on LPG distribution overdue
KUCHING: MyGaz Sdn Bhd dealers and distributors have called for an official engagement and discussion with the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication concerning its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution in the market. In supporting the call, Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong said that all appointed retailers and distributors appointed by MyGaz are Sarawakians. “In Sarawak, there […]
‘Cheap shot at Petros LPG price’
KUCHING: There is no need to use cheap political stunt by using the price of Petros’s liquified petroleum gas to gain public support, said PBB deputy Youth chief Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman in chiding Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen. He said Chong as a former deputy minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer […]
Step in the right direction to take active role
KUCHING: Sarawak government has taken the right step to ensure that the state plays an active role in the oil and gas industry. Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman added that Sarawakians should be proud of the moves by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to set up the state’s own oil and gas […]
Red gas cylinders from Petros next year
More than ever, families are gathering over meals cooked at home. We are honoured to be part of every meal in every Sarawakian home. — Tan Sri Hamid Bugo, Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) chairman In Sarawak, we are used to gas cylinders of two different colours — the green ones from Petronas and the yellow […]
Petros LPG available in Kuching, Samarahan
KUCHING: State-owned oil and gas company Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) will start supplying its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for the first time in Kuching and Samarahan divisions from next year. Its chairman Tan Sri Hamid Bugo said the supply of domestic gas to homes, businesses and industries will cover other parts of Sarawak in the following year. […]
Smaller Petros LPG cylinders easier to transport
KUCHING: For the first time, the rural people will soon be able to use modern fuel for cooking – switching from wood, charcoal, dung and other traditional fuels to use liquified petroleum gas (LPG). The gas will both change and improve their livelihood, said State Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. “With the […]
