By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, May 18: The Bintulu Transitioning Industrial Cluster (TIC) is scheduled to be launched in Kuching next month—demonstrating the Sarawak government’s strong commitment to supporting the transformation of low-carbon industries
According to Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the launch of the Bintulu TIC is implemented in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Speaking at the Philanthropy Asia Summit 2026 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore today, Abang Johari described the initiative as more than just an effort to decarbonise individual factories or facilities.
Instead, he said it represents a comprehensive strategy to transform the entire industrial ecosystem into a low-carbon economic hub.
He explained that the Bintulu-Samalaju corridor currently hosts major industries including gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), petrochemicals, hydrogen, fertiliser, and renewable energy.
Under the TIC framework, these sectors will be integrated under a unified low-carbon vision involving hydrogen production, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), circular economy practices, and digital manufacturing systems.
“This reduces risk and accelerates implementation,” he said, as reported by the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas).
Abang Johari said Sarawak’s partnership with the WEF is crucial as it enables the State to tap into global expertise, facilitate knowledge transfer, and open doors for new international collaborations while ensuring the project meets global sustainability and governance standards.
“This provides confidence that reduces investment risks and accelerates progress. It signals to the world that Sarawak is not merely adopting best practices, but is also co-creating them,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Premier said that Sarawak had reduced the emissions intensity of its electricity grid by 73 per cent between 2010 and 2022 through its transition to renewable hydropower.
He added that Sarawak has already surpassed its target of achieving 60 per cent renewable energy installed capacity by 2030.
“The 1,285-megawatt Baleh Hydroelectric Project is expected to begin operations by 2030. We are increasing capacity to 10 gigawatts by 2030 and 15 gigawatts by 2035,” he said.
Beyond the energy sector, Abang Johari said Sarawak is also pursuing broader economic transformation while gradually lowering carbon emissions.
He pointed out that Sarawak is emerging as a ‘net-negative’ state by leveraging its forests and land resources to absorb more carbon than the economy emits. — DayakDaily
