KUCHING, Jan 27 2026: Premier Abang Johari Openg has asked the people to wait for the Federal Court’s decision on a notice of motion filed by Petronas seeking clarification on the regulatory framework application on petroleum operations in Sarawak.
Premier Abang Johari Openg urges the people to wait for the Federal Court's decision
"Wait for the court’s decision," he told reporters after launching the Asia Pacific Aerospace Conference and Exhibition (APACE) 2026 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) today.
In a written reply to a question raised by Saratok Member of Parliament Ali Biju in the Dewan Rakyat on January 26, who asked the prime minister to state the federal government’s latest stance on Sarawak’s claims relating to the Order in Council 1954 and the Territorial Seas Act 2012, as well as the extent to which the MA63 negotiations can avoid overlapping powers between Petros and Petronas.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Azalina Othman said has said that the matter was being considered in the Federal Court based on Petronas's input and official response and that the government respects the independence of the judiciary and will abide by its decision.
Azalina also stated that MA63 is a fundamental document for the formation of Malaysia but does not contain provisions relating to the ownership, management or regulation of oil and gas, in addition to stressing that the industry is determined by federal legislation, particularly the Petroleum Development Act 1974 which vests Petronas with petroleum.
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