Sarawak to maintain control over carbon storage despite federal legislation


Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg (centre) launching Petros' seventh anniversary celebration in Kuching on Wednesday (Oct 30) night. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak will continue to manage carbon storage within the state even after federal legislation is introduced on the matter, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.

The Premier said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli had indicated that federal laws on carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) would be harmonised with Sarawak's existing legislation.

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