The Sabah Government aims to achieve a 100 per cent increase in OGSE job contracts for local companies this year, in collaboration with Petronas and industry stakeholders.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the goal is for Sabahans to fill all non-technical and at least 80 per cent of technical roles in the sector.
He said this commitment reflects the state's aim to strengthen local participation and create a resilient, homegrown energy ecosystem.
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Hajiji said Sabah’s oil and gas sector, contributing nearly 40 per cent of Malaysia's oil and 20 per cent of its gas, must evolve into a centre for OGSE innovation and sustainable practices.
He highlighted state-led efforts through SMJ Energy to secure equity in key assets and praised Sabah Energy Corporation's expanded role after taking over Petronas’ onshore gas contracts.
He also thanked Petronas and partners for their support and urged continued collaboration through initiatives like the Sabah Local Content Council, the OGSE Sub-Committee, and the Kinabalu Activity Outlook.
