Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Central Publicity Secretary, Adam Yii reaffirmed Sarawak\u2019s determination to defend its inherent rights over oil and gas resources. He expressed full support for Senator Ahmad Ibrahim\u2019s view that the Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA) cannot override Sarawak\u2019s own oil laws, in particular the Oil Mining Ordinance 1958 (OMO).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yii said Sarawak\u2019s oil and gas resources are assets safeguarded by history, law and the rights of the people. They cannot be treated as allocations to be decided by the federal government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He pointed out that Sarawak started oil production in Miri in 1910, more than five decades before Malaysia was formed. The OMO, enacted in 1958 during the colonial administration, is still in force today and protected under Article 73 of the Malaysia Act 1963, which affirms Sarawak\u2019s authority over petroleum resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThese historical and legal facts are the foundation of Sarawak\u2019s rights. To dismiss or deny them is a sign of disrespect towards the state,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yii also criticised the recent statement in Parliament by the Minister in the Prime Minister\u2019s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) that Petronas\u2019s authority under the PDA continues to apply in Sarawak. He described the statement as misleading and one that could give the impression that Sarawak has compromised with the federal government, which he said is contrary to the state\u2019s consistent position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He highlighted that under the Distribution of Gas Ordinance 2016, Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) has been recognised as the sole aggregator of natural gas in the state. In addition, the 2020 High Court ruling confirmed Sarawak\u2019s right to impose sales tax on petroleum products and compelled Petronas to pay its arrears. Yu stressed these were rights Sarawak fought for and secured on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He expressed disappointment with the Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak, saying the party had remained silent on the matter. \u201cWhile the state government has been negotiating with the federal authorities and pursuing legal means to protect OMO and gas distribution rights, DAP Sarawak has stayed quiet and at times leaned towards federal positions. Even now, when Sarawak\u2019s rights are again being questioned, its leaders have chosen to remain silent,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yii called on all political parties and leaders in Sarawak to stand together in defending the state\u2019s oil and gas rights and to avoid confusion or division on the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is about the legal guarantees in the Malaysia Agreement 1963, which formed the basis of Sarawak\u2019s entry into Malaysia. It is about Sarawak\u2019s dignity and autonomy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He assured that SUPP will continue to safeguard Sarawak\u2019s legal rights in every arena, through negotiations, in Parliament, and in public debate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSarawak\u2019s oil belongs to the people of Sarawak. This is a fact established by history and protected by law,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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