By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Sept 3: The article claiming “hidden Fuzhou hands” are behind Sarawak’s gas aggregator ambition is a deliberate attempt to divide Sarawakians and undermine the State’s rightful policies, Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap has asserted.
He described the piece titled “The Chinese Fuzhou hidden hands behind Sarawak’s gas aggregator ambition EXPOSED”, published on Sept 1, 2025, as being riddled with ulterior motives and bad intentions, accusing it of distorting facts, sowing suspicion, and targeting Sarawak’s leadership at a critical time when unity is most needed.
“The piece names individuals such as former State attorney-general Dato Sri JC Fong, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, and Shell Malaysia chairman Siti Sulaiman, in an attempt to portray them as part of a so-called “hidden Fuzhou hand” controlling Sarawak’s policies, a claim that is both false and irresponsible.
“Sarawak’s policies on oil and gas are not shaped by racial groups or personal agendas. They are decisions of the State government, passed through the State Legislative Assembly, guided by the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and the Federal Constitution. To racialise the issue is a deliberate attempt to divide Sarawakians,” Yap said in a statement today.
Yap said the Distribution of Gas Ordinance 2016 and the Oil Mining Ordinance 1958, which the article painted as tools of manipulation, are in fact valid laws forming the legal foundation for Sarawak to reclaim its rightful authority over natural resources.
“These laws are not the work of ‘hidden hands’ but the mandate of Sarawak’s elected representatives. Suggesting otherwise is an insult to our democratic process and to the will of our people,” he stressed.
He also dismissed claims that Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) as aggregator would cripple Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), clarifying that both entities complement each other, PETROS ensuring fair value for Sarawak, while PETRONAS safeguards Malaysia’s global energy commitments.
On politics, Yap rebuked the article’s attempt to portray rivalry between Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan as a plot.
“This narrative has no basis. Sarawak’s leadership remains united in defending the rights of the State. Twisting unity into division is part of the article’s bad intention to weaken Sarawak from within,” he said.
He further clarified that Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian’s mention of potential RM10 billion annual revenue was misrepresented, pointing out that such projections are meant to highlight Sarawak’s economic potential and how the revenue would be reinvested into schools, hospitals, digital economy, and rural infrastructure.
Yap also rejected insinuations of conflict of interest involving leaders like Deputy Minister for Utility (Sarawak Energy and Petros) and Sarawak Energy Berhad (Sarawak Energy) chairman Dato Ibrahim Baki, stressing that those who serve Sarawak remain bound by Malaysian laws on fiduciary responsibility and anti-corruption.
He added that references to Shell and its chairman Siti Sulaiman were also twisted to fuel suspicion, when in reality Sarawak welcomes partnerships with all industry players to build a transparent and competitive energy sector.
Yap urged Sarawakians to be vigilant against divisive narratives and to remain united.
“Our oil and gas policy is about reclaiming our constitutional rights, ensuring fair benefits for our people, and building a stronger future for all under the Post-Covid Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Our strength lies in our unity, and our fight for fairness is just,” he said.
Yap said this in response to a recent article entitling “The Chinese Fuzhou hidden hands behind Sarawak’s gas aggregator ambition EXPOSED”, published on Sept 1, 2025.
The article made accusations against several leaders in Sarawak including Fong and Dr Sim, Awang Tengah, Deputy Minister of Utility Datuk Ibrahim Baki.—DayakDaily
