Najib: We will consider request for oil royalty increase

MIRI: The Federal Government is open to negotiating with Sarawak on the state government’s request for an increase in oil royalty from 5% to 20%, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Speaking at the national-level Gawai Dayak celebrations in Miri City last night, the Prime Minister said the Federal Government is willing to sit down and discuss issues of mutual interest with the state leaders based on the solid relationship between Sarawak and Putrajaya.