Over 60pc of Petronas consultants are local firms, says Azmin

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NSTnation: “Between January and August this year, over 60 per cent of consultants hired by Petronas in the oil and gas sector were local companies.”

Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali said the VDP programme was among various initiatives taken by Petronas to ensure more local vendors and consultants can participate competitively in the oil and gas industry.

Hasan had asked the ministry to state the number of international consultants hired by Petronas following complaints by local players that they were not given the chance and trust to carry out similar work.

 

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