Oil and gas players in S'wak must have Sirim certification starting 2026, says state minister


State Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi (second right) opening the seminar on raising awareness for achieving the ISO 29001 certification in Kuching. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Gas players operating in Sarawak will be required to obtain the ISO 29001 quality management certification to apply for or renew their licences with the state government, says Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi.

The state Utility and Telecommunication Minister said the certificate must be attached as a mandatory document with their respective applications starting 2026.

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