BALIKPAPAN: The oil and gas industry in Asia could stand to become a major force with collaboration between Pertamina in East Kalimantan and Petronas in Malaysia, especially Sabah.

“We need to play our part to manage our resources well, but we cannot work alone. We should collaborate with main players,” said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Mohd Shafie Apdal.