The Sarawak Premier’s Office has confirmed that Petronas is not contemplating legal action against the Sarawak government and its oil and gas company, Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros).

It said this in a joint statement issued after a meeting between the Sarawak government, Petronas and Petros with Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Openg at his office at Wisma Bapa Malaysia in Kuching today.

Petronas president and group chief executive officer Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz, Petros chief executive officer Janin Girie and Sarawak State Secretary Abu Bakar Marzuki attended the meeting.

“It is confirmed that Petronas is not contemplating legal action against Sarawak and Petros. All parties respect and abide by federal and state laws regarding this matter,” the statement said.

It added that the Sarawak government, Petronas and Petros, had confirmed that discussions regarding gas distribution in Sarawak are ongoing between the parties and will be concluded soon.

- Bernama

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