KUCHING, Nov 12: Federal Government will work with Sarawak to refine the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) framework to prevent regulatory overlap, particularly in matters involving international carbon trade, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said.

According to a TVS report, he said coordination with Sarawak was crucial given that the State has its own legislative framework, as well as the potential to serve as a storage destination for carbon dioxide imported from abroad.

He stressed that international cooperation involving carbon importation and storage must take into account the respective jurisdictions and interests of both governments to ensure investments are carried out in an orderly manner.