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Daily Express
03-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
100pc jump in Sabah OGSE participation target: Chief Minister
Published on: Friday, July 04, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 04, 2025 By: Larry Ralon Text Size: Phoong (standing, second left) representing the Chief Minister in witnessing one of the signings documents, while Petronas' Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM) Senior Vice President Datuk Ir Bacho Pilong (standing, second right), Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry's Permanent Secretary Datuk Thomas Logijin (standing, right) look on. Kota Kinabalu: The State Government jointly with Petronas and industry partners has set a target of 100 per cent increase in Oil and Gas Services and Equipment (OGSE) contracts for Sabah companies this year, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. 'In terms of employment, the target is clear: 100 per cent of non-technical roles and at least 80 per cent of technical roles in the OGSE sector must be filled by Sabahans. Advertisement 'These targets reflect our firm commitment to strengthening local participation and building a resilient, home-grown energy ecosystem,' he said at the 12th Sabah Oil, Gas and Energy Conference and Exhibition (SOGCE), Thursday. His speech was read by State Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe. In 2021, Hajiji said the total contracts awarded to Sabah companies for local oil and gas services jobs stood at RM341 million, while by the end of last year, it soared to over RM2 billion for jobs awarded both in and outside Sabah. He said Sabah's oil and gas industry is an essential pillar of the state's economic growth, and continues to play a pivotal role to that of Malaysia's, contributing nearly 40 per cent of the country's oil production and approximately 20 per cent of its gas output. 'However, we believe our role must extend beyond mere production. We aspire for Sabah to become a centre of excellence for OGSE innovation and sustainable energy practices and a hub where investment, talent and technology converge to create long-term value,' he said. Hajiji said the State Government through SMJ Energy has taken decisive steps in securing equity in key upstream and downstream assets, including the Samarang PSC and the Samur petrochemical plant, as well as interests in exploration blocks SB403, SB409, SB306A and SB306B. He said Sabah Energy Corporation (SEC) has also strengthened its position as Malaysia's largest domestic supplier and transporter of natural gas, following its successful takeover of Petronas' onshore gas contracts in Sabah. 'I wish to take this opportunity to thank Petronas and all our operating partners in Sabah for your continuous efforts, commitment and investment in local content development. The Commercial Collaboration Agreement (CCA) signed in December 2021 with Petronas was significant and its implementation through initiatives such as the subcommittee for OGSE industry, co-chaired by the Sabah Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry and Petronas, has yielded tangible results. 'To sustain this momentum, we have established the Sabah Local Content Council under the purview of SMJ Energy and implemented a Joint Task Force for Mandatory Partnerships. 'These initiatives, coupled with the transparent insights provided by the Kinabalu Activity Outlook (KAO), are designed to ensure our local companies are well-informed, well-prepared and well-partnered for success,' he said. Hajiji commended the Sabah Oil and Gas Services Council (SOGSC) and the Persatuan Kontraktor Petroleum Bumiputera Sabah (PKPBS) for their role in championing Sabahan participation in the OGSE sector. He also called on everyone to support the effort of the SOGSC and PKPBS to organise this OGSE conference next year. 'Our vision is to build a pipeline of OGSE opportunities that extends far beyond short-term contracts. We want to promote knowledge transfer, technology exchange and joint ventures that scale our local players into regional champions. 'We are laying the foundations now not just for current prosperity but for a resilient, innovative and sustainable OGSE ecosystem for generations to come. 'Hence, let us work together to ensure Sabah not only remains a key energy player but becomes a model for sustainable, inclusive growth in the oil, gas and energy industry,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
03-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
More jobs for Sabah OGSE companies this year
Phoong delivering Hajiji's speech at the 12th Sabah Oil, Gas and Energy Conference and Exhibition at the Sabah International Convention Centre, Kota Kinabalu on Thursday. KOTA KINABALU (July 3): The State Government in collaboration with Petronas and industry partners has set a target of a 100 per cent increase in oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) local job contracts for Sabahan companies this year, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. 'In terms of employment, the target is clear: 100 per cent of non-technical roles and at least 80 per cent of technical roles in the OGSE sector must be filled by Sabahans. 'These targets reflect our firm commitment to strengthening local participation and building a resilient, homegrown energy ecosystem.' he said at the 12th Sabah Oil, Gas and Energy Conference and Exhibition at the Sabah International Convention Centre here on Thursday. His speech was delivered by Minister of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe. In 2021, Hajiji said the total contracts awarded to Sabahan companies for local oil and gas services jobs stood at RM341 million, while by the end of last year, the figure soared to over RM2 billion for jobs awarded both in and outside Sabah. He said Sabah's oil and gas industry is an essential pillar of the state's economic growth and continues to play a pivotal role to that of Malaysia's, contributing nearly 40 per cent of the country's oil production and approximately 20 per cent of its gas output. 'However, we believe that our role must extend beyond mere production. We aspire for Sabah to become a center of excellence for OGSE innovation and sustainable energy practices and a hub where investment, talent and technology converge to create long-term value,' he said. In this respect, the Chief Minister said the State Government through SMJ Energy has taken decisive steps in securing equity in key upstream and downstream assets, including the Samarang PSC and the SAMUR petrochemical plant, as well as interests in exploration blocks SB403, SB409, SB306A and SB306B. He said Sabah Energy Corporation had also strengthened its position as Malaysia's largest domestic supplier and transporter of natural gas, following its successful takeover of Petronas' onshore gas contracts in Sabah. 'I wish to take this opportunity to thank Petronas and all our operating partners in Sabah for your continuous efforts, commitment and investment in local content development. The Commercial Collaboration Agreement (CCA) signed in December 2021 with Petronas was significant and its implementation through initiatives such as the Sub-Committee for OGSE industry, co-chaired by the Sabah Ministry of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship and Petronas, has yielded tangible results. 'To sustain this momentum, we have established the Sabah Local Content Council under the purview of SMJ Energy and implemented a Joint Task Force for Mandatory Partnerships. 'These initiatives, coupled with the transparent insights provided by the Kinabalu Activity Outlook (KAO), are designed to ensure our local companies are well-informed, well-prepared, and well-partnered for success,' he said. Hajiji commended the Sabah Oil and Gas Services Council (SOGSC) and the Persatuan Kontraktor Petroleum Bumiputera Sabah (PKPBS) for their role in championing Sabahan participation in the OGSE sector. He also called on everyone to support the effort of the SOGSC and PKPBS to organise this OGSE conference next year. 'Our vision is to build a pipeline of OGSE opportunities that extends far beyond short-term contracts. We want to promote knowledge transfer, technology exchange and joint ventures that scale our local players into regional champions. 'We are laying the foundations now not just for current prosperity but for a resilient, innovative and sustainable OGSE ecosystem for generations to come. 'Hence, let us work together to ensure Sabah not only remains a key energy player but becomes a model for sustainable, inclusive growth in the oil, gas and energy industry,' he said.
The Sun
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sabah targets 100% boost in OGSE contracts for local firms in 2024
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government, in partnership with Petronas and industry players, plans to double the value of oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) contracts awarded to Sabah-based firms in 2024. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor announced the initiative during the 12th Sabah Oil, Gas, and Energy Conference and Exhibition. Hajiji emphasised the state's commitment to local participation, targeting full employment of Sabahans in non-technical roles and at least 80% in technical positions within the OGSE sector. 'This reflects our dedication to building a resilient energy ecosystem using local talent,' he said. The Chief Minister highlighted significant growth in contract values, from RM341 million in 2021 to over RM2 billion by the end of 2023. Sabah contributes nearly 40% of Malaysia's oil production and 20% of its gas output, reinforcing its pivotal role in the national energy sector. To strengthen Sabah's position as an OGSE hub, the state government, through SMJ Energy Sdn Bhd, has acquired stakes in key projects like the Samarang PSC and Sabah Ammonia Urea plant. Sabah Energy Corporation also expanded its role as Malaysia's largest domestic gas supplier after acquiring Petronas' onshore gas contracts. Hajiji acknowledged Petronas and industry partners for their support, citing the 2021 Commercial Collaboration Agreement as a key driver of progress. The state has also formed the Sabah Local Content Council and a Joint Task Force for Mandatory Sharing to ensure local firms remain competitive.
Daily Express
03-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Sabah targets 100 per cent increase in OGSE job contracts
Published on: Thursday, July 03, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 03, 2025 Text Size: Phoong witnesses the signing of MoUs. 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. His speech, delivered by Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe, noted that OGSE contracts for Sabahan firms rose from RM341 million in 2021 to over RM2 billion by the end of 2023. 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. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
07-06-2025
- The Star
Selangor cops take down ‘Alstonia Gang'
Massive haul: Comm Hussein (centre) and his officers showing drugs and other confiscated items during a press conference on the 'Alstonia Gang' bust at the Selangor police headquarters. — Bernama SHAH ALAM: Police busted a drug trafficking syndicate known as the Alstonia Gang after arresting nine suspects and seizing various types of drugs worth RM5.11mil in five separate raids around Kuala Lumpur and Selangor this week. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said among those arrested were the gang leader, a local man working as an e-hailing driver and his foreign lover, who are believed to have been actively carrying out drug trafficking activities for the past eight months. In the first raid on a house in Bukit Jalil at about 5.50pm on Tuesday, police nabbed a man and a foreign woman, and seized 4,656g of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) or ecstasy powder and three litres of juice suspected of containing drugs. 'The second raid was conducted on a house in Semenyih and led to the arrest of a man and the seizure of powdery substances believed to be MDMA weighing 230g, followed by a third raid at 6.10pm in Puchong where a male suspect was held and 966.10g of MDMA seized. 'At 10.30pm, we conducted raid number four on a house in Kajang. 'We arrested a man and seized 110 vape cartridges suspected of containing 2,880g of drugs,' Comm Hussein told Bernama at a media conference here yesterday. He added that the suspect then led police to a house in Kajang, where they seized MDMA powder weighing 21,452g, ketamine (4,722g), MDMA pills (641g) and Erimin-5 pills (1,960g). Following interrogation, police then arrested three men and a woman believed to be involved with the syndicate around Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. 'In addition to the syndicate leader and his lover, who has lived in the country for the past 10 years, seven other suspects, all aged between 24 and 38, worked as food traders, personal shoppers and barbers. 'Six of them tested positive for drugs and three tested negative, while three had previous records related to crime and drugs.' Comm Hussein said the syndicate targeted entertainment centres around the Klang Valley to sell to individuals. He added that police also seized five vehicles along with jewellery, watches, luxury handbags and cash, with the total seizure amounting to RM341,449.16. 'This success is a result of the intelligence we carried out for two months. All suspects have been remanded for seven days, with the case being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.'
