Lo: Acknowledging PDA74 is not surrender, but strategic sovereignty
KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang has defended Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s views on the Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA74). In a statement, Lo slammed Padungan assemblyman Chong Chien Jen for accusing the Premier of ‘recognising’ the PDA74. “Our Premier acknowledges the existence of the PDA74, not to […]
PDA74 a flawed attempt to override Sarawak’s O&G rights
KUCHING: The Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA74) is deemed “flawed” by political analyst, Datuk Peter Minos. He argues that the act bypassed Sarawak’s State Assembly, violating constitutional requirements and undermining Sarawak’s control over its resources. “Oil Mining Ordinance 1958 (OMO58), reinforced by Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), grants Sarawak absolute control over its oil and gas,” […]
Relook at PDA74
KUCHING: The Federal government should relook into issues pertaining to the country’s oil and gas, especially the Petroleum Development Act (PDA) 1974, said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said laws, including the PDA74 passed by Parliament cannot be static. “What has been agreed when we formed Malaysia […]
