(Miri, 28th) Henry Lim, a central committee member of the SUPP Youth Wing, severely criticized the Sarawak DAP for deliberately taking things out of context, inciting emotions among Sarawakians, strategically ignoring the enormous oil and gas rights that Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari secured for Sarawak, and attempting to mislead Sarawakians for cheap political gains.
On the oil and gas issue, the Sarawak DAP selectively magnifies the portion of Sarawak's recognition of the Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA 1974) as federal law, but deliberately ignores the significant achievements gained through negotiations between the Sarawak Premier and the Prime Minister, trying to create distrust towards the Sarawak government through misleading statements.
In fact, anyone with a slight understanding of the oil and gas industry would agree that the Sarawak Premier has successfully defended Sarawak's autonomy over oil and gas resources through negotiations, striving for the most advantageous situation for Sarawak. However, the Sarawak DAP deliberately distorts the facts, not only covering up this achievement but also attempting to incite dissatisfaction as a political bargaining chip, proving that the Sarawak DAP has run out of ideas, relying only on sensationalizing issues to gain attention.
To date, the Sarawak DAP has failed to fulfill their promises to the Sarawakians, despite holding a significant number of seats in parliament, contributing nothing to Sarawak's affairs. In contrast, the Sarawak coalition government has taken concrete actions, negotiating with the federal government to secure real rights for Sarawak. Now, the Sarawak DAP is attempting to blur the focus, covering up their own incompetence, using attacks on the Sarawak government to disguise their inaction in parliament.
Even though the PDA 1974 is recognized at the federal level, according to the Federal Constitution, no law can override the constitution, which grants Sarawak control over its oil and gas resources. Thus, in this negotiation, Sarawak not only ensured its own rights but also consolidated its voice in the oil and gas sector.
Furthermore, the federal government has formally recognized the 2016 Oil and Gas (Development) Order (DGO 2016), making Sarawak the sole aggregator of natural gas within its territory. Petronas has also committed to supplying Sarawak with 1.2 billion standard cubic feet of natural gas daily, far exceeding the 450 million cubic feet before negotiations. This ensures Sarawak's substantial control and long-term development benefits in the oil and gas sector. How then is there talk of 'betrayal'?
The Sarawak DAP's call for the abolition of the PDA 1974 shows no consideration for practical issues. If the Sarawak government firmly demanded the repeal of the PDA 1974, the Prime Minister could take this issue to court, and as long as the court has not ruled, the issue of oil and gas autonomy would be stalled, potentially delaying negotiations for 5, 10 or even more years.
During this period, Petronas could continue extracting Sarawak's oil and gas resources, and Sarawak would gain no substantial benefits from it. Who then would bear this loss? Is the Sarawak DAP willing to take this risk for Sarawak? If they cannot bear it, it proves their rhetoric is nothing but irresponsible talk.
If the Sarawak DAP truly cared about Sarawak's oil and gas rights, why don't they mobilize a delegation to Putrajaya to meet the Prime Minister and express their stance, instead of continuously inciting dissatisfaction within Sarawak? Such actions undoubtedly divide Sarawakians, dragging Sarawak into unending political disputes and ultimately affecting development progress.
Now, the political situation in the Malay Peninsula is fragmented, with long-term struggles among various parties leading to social turmoil and economic stagnation. If the Sarawak DAP continues to incite division, will Sarawak's future follow in the footsteps of the peninsula, sinking into political chaos and development stagnation? Is this the true purpose of the Sarawak DAP?
The Sarawak DAP's hype over the oil and gas issue has exposed their true intentions. They are not striving for Sarawak's rights but are using the emotions of Sarawakians to fish for political gain.
Sarawakians must recognize the facts. The Sarawak government's achievements through negotiations ensure Sarawak's actual rights, granting Sarawak greater voice in oil and gas resource management. This is the most realistic and beneficial arrangement, unlike the Sarawak DAP's emotions-driven approach, which offers no feasible solutions.
Sarawak's future cannot be manipulated by opportunistic politicians like those in the Sarawak DAP. People should unite, supporting the Sarawak government in continuing to defend Sarawak's rights, allowing Sarawak to continue its steady development undisturbed by pointless political disputes.
On the oil and gas issue, the Sarawak DAP selectively magnifies the portion of Sarawak's recognition of the Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA 1974) as federal law, but deliberately ignores the significant achievements gained through negotiations between the Sarawak Premier and the Prime Minister, trying to create distrust towards the Sarawak government through misleading statements.
In fact, anyone with a slight understanding of the oil and gas industry would agree that the Sarawak Premier has successfully defended Sarawak's autonomy over oil and gas resources through negotiations, striving for the most advantageous situation for Sarawak. However, the Sarawak DAP deliberately distorts the facts, not only covering up this achievement but also attempting to incite dissatisfaction as a political bargaining chip, proving that the Sarawak DAP has run out of ideas, relying only on sensationalizing issues to gain attention.
To date, the Sarawak DAP has failed to fulfill their promises to the Sarawakians, despite holding a significant number of seats in parliament, contributing nothing to Sarawak's affairs. In contrast, the Sarawak coalition government has taken concrete actions, negotiating with the federal government to secure real rights for Sarawak. Now, the Sarawak DAP is attempting to blur the focus, covering up their own incompetence, using attacks on the Sarawak government to disguise their inaction in parliament.
Even though the PDA 1974 is recognized at the federal level, according to the Federal Constitution, no law can override the constitution, which grants Sarawak control over its oil and gas resources. Thus, in this negotiation, Sarawak not only ensured its own rights but also consolidated its voice in the oil and gas sector.
Furthermore, the federal government has formally recognized the 2016 Oil and Gas (Development) Order (DGO 2016), making Sarawak the sole aggregator of natural gas within its territory. Petronas has also committed to supplying Sarawak with 1.2 billion standard cubic feet of natural gas daily, far exceeding the 450 million cubic feet before negotiations. This ensures Sarawak's substantial control and long-term development benefits in the oil and gas sector. How then is there talk of 'betrayal'?
The Sarawak DAP's call for the abolition of the PDA 1974 shows no consideration for practical issues. If the Sarawak government firmly demanded the repeal of the PDA 1974, the Prime Minister could take this issue to court, and as long as the court has not ruled, the issue of oil and gas autonomy would be stalled, potentially delaying negotiations for 5, 10 or even more years.
During this period, Petronas could continue extracting Sarawak's oil and gas resources, and Sarawak would gain no substantial benefits from it. Who then would bear this loss? Is the Sarawak DAP willing to take this risk for Sarawak? If they cannot bear it, it proves their rhetoric is nothing but irresponsible talk.
If the Sarawak DAP truly cared about Sarawak's oil and gas rights, why don't they mobilize a delegation to Putrajaya to meet the Prime Minister and express their stance, instead of continuously inciting dissatisfaction within Sarawak? Such actions undoubtedly divide Sarawakians, dragging Sarawak into unending political disputes and ultimately affecting development progress.
Now, the political situation in the Malay Peninsula is fragmented, with long-term struggles among various parties leading to social turmoil and economic stagnation. If the Sarawak DAP continues to incite division, will Sarawak's future follow in the footsteps of the peninsula, sinking into political chaos and development stagnation? Is this the true purpose of the Sarawak DAP?
The Sarawak DAP's hype over the oil and gas issue has exposed their true intentions. They are not striving for Sarawak's rights but are using the emotions of Sarawakians to fish for political gain.
Sarawakians must recognize the facts. The Sarawak government's achievements through negotiations ensure Sarawak's actual rights, granting Sarawak greater voice in oil and gas resource management. This is the most realistic and beneficial arrangement, unlike the Sarawak DAP's emotions-driven approach, which offers no feasible solutions.
Sarawak's future cannot be manipulated by opportunistic politicians like those in the Sarawak DAP. People should unite, supporting the Sarawak government in continuing to defend Sarawak's rights, allowing Sarawak to continue its steady development undisturbed by pointless political disputes.