Petronas, Sarawak govt seek separate hearings for O&G legal challenges
National oil company and Sarawak government also want their respective cases to be heard first.
The Sarawak government and national oil company Petronas are requesting separate hearings before the Federal Court to challenge laws governing oil and gas matters. Petronas attorney Cyrus Das stated the company wants its petition heard first, as it was filed on January 10, while the Sarawak government filed its petition on February 23.
Petronas' legal challenge concerns state laws, while the Sarawak government's petition challenges federal laws. The Federal Court previously granted Petronas leave to challenge the competence of the Sarawak state legislature to enact laws related to federal matters. The Sarawak government seeks a declaration that several federal Acts, including the Petroleum Development Act 1974, Continental Shelf Act 1966, and Petroleum Mining Act 1966, are unconstitutional when applied to Sarawak.
The preliminary issue concerning the Sarawak (Alteration of Boundaries) Order in Council 1954, which determines the borders of Sarawak and Sabah, will also be addressed by the Federal Court.
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