Sarawak's Double Victory: Gas Autonomy and Digital Leap

Sarawak Receives Gas Distribution Autonomy; Digital Transformation Accelerates KUCHING, SARAWAK, MAY 28, 2025 – Sarawak has been granted an exemption from needing the Prime Minister's approval for gas distribution businesses within the state. This significant development comes under Section 6(1) and 6(3) of the Petroleum Development Act 1974. The news was announced in a TVS Utama 740 news brief, which also highlighted the state's remarkable progress in its digital transformation initiative. "Sarawak continues to record significant progress in the digital transformation agenda," stated the news report. "55 percent of state government services have been successfully digitized so far this year." This digitalization drive is streamlining government processes and improving service delivery to citizens. The exemption from federal approval will likely stimulate economic activity in the gas distribution sector, fostering local business growth and investment. The combined progress in both energy and technology sectors positions Sarawak for continued economic prosperity. The full report is available on TVS Channel 122, Unifi TV, and MYTV at 7:40 PM.