Sarawak, 17 September 2025 — Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Openg has hailed the appointment of Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) as the sole liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) aggregator in Sarawak as a landmark achievement under the Malaysia Agreement of 1963 (MA63). The move, announced as part of Sarawak’s Malaysia Day 2025 celebrations, is seen as one of several significant milestones that the Sarawak government says restore rights and authority long pledged but only gradually realized under MA63.
Abang Johari emphasised that Petros’ new role consolidates Sarawak’s regulatory and distribution power over LPG supplies within the state, a sector considered essential to energy regulation, accessibility, and state revenue. The Premier underlined that this is much more than an administrative change—it represents reclaiming control over a vital energy commodity that affects households and industrial operations alike.
He also reiterated the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) administration’s commitment to fully implementing all promises under MA63. The sole aggregator role for Petros, he said, is just one of several “key wins” so far, alongside constitutional amendments and other devolved powers. But he cautioned that these gains, important as they are, do not mark the end of Sarawak’s efforts. As Abang Johari put it, “the struggle isn’t over.”
The appointment marks a shift in how LPG supply is managed in Sarawak. Previously, multiple parties may have been involved in distribution and aggregation, but now the state-owned Petros is tasked with centralising that role—arguably allowing for greater coordination, potentially improved supply reliability, regulatory oversight, and the ability to better safeguard consumer and commercial LPG supply chains.
In his speeches during the Malaysia Day festivities, Abang Johari emphasised that MA63 is not just symbolic: it sets a constitutional and political foundation for state rights, especially in resource and energy governance. Petros’ sole aggregator appointment for LPG is one piece in that broader puzzle. He noted that restoring regulatory authority and aggregating energy functions are essential for Sarawak to fully leverage its resource endowment and manage its energy policy in closer alignment with local priorities.
Looking ahead, Sarawak is expected to continue pressing for further realization of MA63 provisions, including in areas of resource royalties, environmental governance, and infrastructure. For residents, the centralisation of LPG aggregation may offer benefits such as more stable supply, possibly more consistent pricing, and improved regulatory clarity. For the state government, the outcome represents both political validation and increased operational leverage in energy policy.
