ABU DHABI, Jan 14 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he believed issues concerning Petronas and Petros, specifically the right to distribute gas in Sarawak, had been resolved through negotiations, including his meeting with Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
He said there was no uncertainty regarding the fundamental policies, emphasising that the Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA 1974) applies nationwide, a principle acknowledged by both the Sarawak Government and Petros.
"We recognise that Petros was established to enable Sarawak to undertake gas exploration and distribution initiatives within the state," he told Malaysian reporters during a press conference concluding his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday.
Anwar clarified that the Sarawak Distribution of Gas Ordinance 2016 (DGO) does not override the PDA 1974, the Federal Constitution, or other federal laws, affirming that Petronas' position remains unchanged.