KUCHING: Political analyst Dato Peter Minos has accused Petronas of using “every trick under the sun” to weaken Sarawak’s control over its oil and gas resources, describing the national oil company’s alleged tactics as unacceptable, DayakDaily reported.
Minos said attempts to use the “flawed” Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA74) to erase Sarawak’s rights, along with pressure campaigns against the State and its energy company Petros, must be opposed.
“Using flawed PDA74 to erase our rights is simply unacceptable. Applying pressure on Sarawak by underhanded tactics, like threats and press war, is also unacceptable,” he was quoted as saying.
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“We are not asking for the moon. We just want a bit more from our own oil and gas resources,” said Minos, urging Petronas to treat Sarawak with fairness.
While acknowledging Petronas’ role in national development, Minos reaffirmed the priority of Sarawak’s rights. He called on Sarawakians to stand behind Petros in defending those rights.