Malaysian contractors have benefitted handsomely from the fabrication contracts for these field developments, in no small part due to Petronas’ drive to favour national outfits and keep the work at home.
However, some Sabah businesses and officials still feel short-changed with regard to winning work and/or receiving sufficient revenues from oil and gas projects.
Also, some foreign contractors privately claim that construction contracts for technologically-challenging structures are being awarded to local companies that lack the relevant experience, which can result in delays.
Malaysia’s
