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KUCHING, 1 July 2024 – PETRONAS and the Sarawak Government celebrated the contributions of local vendors and service providers to the growth of the oil and gas industry in Sarawak.
47 local vendors received their commemoration plaque from PETRONAS Vice President of Group Procurement, Rashidah Alias, at the 3rd Sarawak Vendor Commemoration ceremony held here today.
The event was witnessed by the Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Zohari Tun Abang Haji Openg. Also present were the Deputy Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Amar Professor Dr. Sim Kui Hian, and PETRONAS Senior Vice President of Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), Datuk Ir. Bacho Pilong.
In his speech, the Premier applauded the vendors for their successes and urged them to develop into robust Oil and Gas Services and Equipment (OGSE) regional players that can contribute significantly to the nation’s success at the global stage.
Datuk Ir. Bacho, meanwhile, encouraged all parties to co-create, to nurture a robust OGSE ecosystem.
“Over the past 50 years, PETRONAS has cultivated strong partnerships with the Sarawak Government, PACs, and local Oil and Gas Services and Equipment (OGSE) vendors to fortify Sarawak’s oil and gas ecosystem. We are committed to being a strategic partner to Sarawak towards greater trust and mutually beneficial relationships and I believe, our collaborative efforts are pivotal in driving both growth and the resilience of Sarawak’s OGSE sector,” he said.
Datuk Ir. Bacho also urged local OGSE vendors to embrace sustainability in their operations and align with PETRONAS’ vision towards Net Zero Carbon Emissions 2050. “It is timely for us to work together by leveraging on our collective strengths, expertise, and resources to build a resilient ecosystem and to drive the industry forward and achieve a sustainable future in a just and responsible manner,” he said.
To date, 72 Sarawak vendors have been commemorated by PETRONAS as part of its continuous efforts to support the local service providers in Sarawak.
PETRONAS and the Sarawak Government remains committed to instilling values that promote economic growth while also ensuring the resilience of the OGSE ecosystem.