By Karen Bong
KUCHING, May 20: The Sarawak government is exploring forward-looking innovations such as AI Grid networks and the integration of satellite-enabled capabilities, reflecting a deliberate shift towards more advanced and scalable digital ecosystems.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this underscored the State’s ambition to position itself at the forefront of the global digital economy.
“We stand at a pivotal moment in history—one defined not only by natural resources beneath our feet, but by the intelligence we build into our systems,” he said in his ministerial winding up speech at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly Sitting today.
He emphasised that the future economy will increasingly be shaped by artificial intelligence, automation, and continuous technological adaptation.
Citing perspectives from the Harvard Business Review, he noted that by 2030, a growing number of occupations are expected to be augmented by AI, leading to higher productivity, more efficient decision-making processes, and the emergence of entirely new industries.
“This reinforces the urgent need for Sarawak to scale up investments in its digital ecosystem. Sarawak’s approach to AI advancement is guided by four key pillars — infrastructure, technology, talent, and policy,” he said.
As part of this effort, Abang Johari emphasised that Sarawak government is currently developing the Sarawak AI Blueprint and Roadmap towards 2030.
The initiative includes plans to explore sovereign AI infrastructure, build a strong AI talent pipeline, and ensure that regulatory and policy structures support responsible innovation. — DayakDaily
