Musa, who signed off as the chief minister, said in a statement that this was to safeguard Sabah’s oil and mineral resources.
“We will deploy all available resources of the state government to ensure that the best interest of Sabah is defended always,” he said.
Petronas is seeking a Federal Court declaration that, among others, that based on the Petroleum Development Act, 1974, it effectively has the exclusive authority over all petroleum activities in Malaysia.
Petronas is also seeking a declaration that it has the exclusive legal competency to make any laws in relation to petroleum in any manner whatsoever whether found on land or in the sea.
It also wants the court to declare that the relevant law in Sarawak governing the mining of petroleum is of no effect.
Musa, who claims to be the lawful chief minister, said Sabah was concerned over the outcome of Petronas’ bid and the interpretation of the Petroleum Development Act 1974 which would have a direct effect on the oil and gas industry in the state and might lead to dire consequences.
He said it might also have an indirect and long-term effect with regards to the issue of ownership of minerals in Sabah.
“A decision by the Federal Court to make such declaration may jeopardise and will ultimately affect Sabah. As such it is only prudent for us as the responsible state government to intervene and act in the best interests of the state and all Sabahans,” he said.
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