By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, May 3: Sarawak’s political stability, rational citizenry, and well-defined roadmap have created an environment whereby potential investors are in a good position to make informed evaluations.
In a Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) report, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the Sarawak government has outlined a clear development roadmap for 2030 and is now planning for the next phase through 2035.
He emphasised that such long-term planning is crucial for investors to assess the risks, returns, and sustainability of their investments.
“Sarawak is a region with enormous potential for future growth. That is the first point. Secondly, we enjoy political stability, and the people of Sarawak are rational. Thirdly, there must be a well-defined roadmap. Policies must remain consistent and must always be forward-looking.
“We have already laid the groundwork up to 2030 and are now planning for 2035. With this kind of environment, investors are in a good position to make informed evaluations,” he said.
He said this during the ‘Fireside Chat Session: Sarawak’s Global Vision: Sustainability, Innovation & Strategic Partnerships’, held as part of Sarawak Connects 202,5 in London on Friday (May 2).
The Premier added that in such a conducive environment, investors naturally seek countries that are peaceful and secure.
“These are qualities that Sarawak possesses—and they are truly impressive. Among the 56 Commonwealth nations, not all uphold the rule of law as we do.
“Security is another vital consideration. While many countries have these characteristics, there is also growing recognition of the exceptional opportunities that Sarawak has to offer,” he said.
The session was moderated by Lord Jonathan Marland, who is the chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council.
Sarawak Deputy Premiers, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian; Sarawak Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki; Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Law, MA63, and Federal-State Relations), Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali; Deputy Minister for International Trade, Industry, and Investment, Datuk Dr Malcolm Mussen Lamoh; Sarawak Attorney General, Dato Sri Saferi Ali; Sarawak Financial Secretary, Dato Sri Dr Wan Lizozman Wan Omar; Deputy Sarawak Secretary (Economic Planning, and Development), Dato Sri Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel; and senior Sarawak government officials were also present. — DayakDaily
