Penyelesaian Petronas-Petros masih samar, kata penganalisis

Analysts caution that the resolution between PetroSaudi and Petronas, still ongoing at the Federal Court, may not be as straightforward as recent reports suggest. Harridon Suffian, an economist from Universiti Kuala Lumpur, highlights that the core legal and commercial issues remain unresolved, particularly the extent of Sarawak's control over its oil and gas resources and the financial returns to the state.

Despite claims that the dispute is nearing completion, Harridon emphasizes that the main points of contention, such as the extent of Sarawak's control, the rewards, and the financial compensation to Sarawak, have yet to be settled. The recent legal battles and declarations, including the agreement between Putrajaya and Kuching in May 2025, indicate a political framework to move both parties toward a resolution, but the specific details of the final agreement, including the amounts of gas allocation to Petronas and Petros, and the financial compensation to Sarawak, remain pending.

Harridon notes that while political understanding has been reached, the detailed terms of the agreement are complex with several key figures still to be agreed upon, which suggests that the dispute is not yet definitively resolved.