Dateline 2016-05-28, Borneo Post Online:
The State Government’s holistic approach in developing the oil and gas industry – placing emphasis on greater opportunities for Sarawakians companies and employment – is the way forward in furthering participation of Sarawakians and local companies in this sector.
Minister of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship, Trade and Investment, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this after a briefing by home-grown public-listed Dayang Enterprise Holding Bhd at its regional headquarters in Miri yesterday.
Awang Tengah, who is also Second Minister of Resource Planning and Environment, said the fruits of successful negotiations with national oil corporation Petronas has led to the baseline RM2.1 billion contracts for the state, with room for annual increments.
The state oil and gas committee chaired by him was set up to advance state interests which will roll out the road map for the development and promotion of the industry.
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