9 August 2025

KUCHING: The Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) Sarawak is driving efforts to accelerate and simplify the construction process for petrol stations in the state to support the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 and the Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform Programme (RKB).

Its deputy director-general Dr Mohammad Norjayadi Tamam said the move will reduce regulatory hurdles, encourage investment, and boost overall productivity.

“A more efficient and investor-friendly process will improve access to fuel, especially in rural areas, while creating job opportunities and spurring local economic growth. These enhancements will also strengthen a transparent and competitive investment environment,” he said in a statement yesterday.

MPC said as part of this initiative, a two-day engagement session on mapping the petrol station construction process was held to identify overlapping or irrelevant procedures, streamline workflows between agencies, and draft high-impact improvements to speed up approvals.

The agency said greater efficiency in the approval process is expected to bring benefits such as faster energy infrastructure development, lower costs and shorter waiting times for investors, and increased fuel network coverage in strategic areas that support industries, tourism, and local communities.

“The outcomes from this petrol station mapping project will serve as a reference for expansion to other development permits in Sarawak. This effort has the potential to attract more domestic and international investment to Sarawak, as stable energy supply is a key factor in investment decisions,” the statement read.

MPC expressed hope that the initiative would boost investor confidence and support Malaysia’s goal of ranking among the world’s 12 most competitive nations by 2030.

Source: Bernama, The Sun, Malaysia Corner, Sarawak Tribune, Malaysia News Gazette, Malaysia Tribune