KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Utility (Sarawak Energy & PETROS) Datuk Ibrahim Baki has thanked Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for recognising PETROS as the sole gas aggregator in Sarawak.
He revealed that the prime minister reiterated his recognition of the state’s oil and gas company role during latter’s visit to Sarawak on Saturday.
“The prime minister has announced once again that he recognises that Sarawak, through PETROS, is the gas aggregator. This is meaningful to us.
“This means we are the ones doing the distribution and selling (of gas) and this will contribute to increased revenues from our gas sector. We thank the prime minister for his recognition,” he said.
He said this when officiating at the Majlis Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri Zon 2 Satok at SK Merpati Jepang last night (Apr 20).
Ibrahim who is also Satok assemblyman revealed that Anwar gave his support for the roll out of the Sarawak Gas Roadmap (SGR).
“Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has envisioned a plan to develop the gas sector in Western Sarawak, Kuching here through SGR.
“The prime minister in the meeting yesterday, where I was part of, expressed his support for the roadmap where it is poised to attract hundreds of billions in investment and create job opportunities for thousands of Sarawakians.
“This will generate revenues for Sarawak as well as opportunities for our local businesses and entrepreneurs,” he said.
Ibrahim also thanked the Premier for appointing him as a deputy minister, overseeing utility as well as oil and gas matters.
“The challenge is huge as both sectors are crucial for generating revenues in the short, mid and long term.
“I will do my best to manage it and think of ways to increase our revenues not only in terms of energy generation while keeping costs down for the people, but also in terms of oil and gas,” he said.
