by DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Nov 27: KUCHING, Nov 27: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg says the Sarawak government remains committed to expanding medical infrastructure to meet the growing needs of cross-border patients, particularly those from neighbouring Indonesia.
He said the move is part of a broader effort to deepen strategic cooperation between Sarawak and Indonesia in the areas of healthcare and renewable energy, cooperation that he described as essential to strengthening well-being of the people and supporting the growth of a green economy across the Borneo region.
“Cooperation in the health sector is not only about patient treatment but also includes research, innovation and capacity building that will provide long-term benefits to both regions,” he said, according to a report by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas).
His speech was delivered by Sarawak Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin during the Indonesia Evening 2025 event held last night in conjunction with the 80th Anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence and the 20th Anniversary of the establishment of the Indonesian Consulate in Sarawak.
Abang Johari also noted that medical research centres in Kuching and Miri have become key platforms for scientific collaboration, knowledge exchange and the development of new technologies aimed at improving the quality of healthcare across Borneo.
He added that Sarawak’s commitment to sustainability is also reflected in Sarawak Energy Berhad’s (SEB) investment in hydropower projects in North Kalimantan, highlighting a shared vision of clean energy, economic resilience and sustainable regional growth.
“This effort will not only strengthen cross-border economic relations but also ensure that communities in both regions have access to clean, stable and environmentally friendly energy sources,” he said.
Also present were Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts (Tourism), Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew, Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol, Deputy Secretary to the Sarawak State (Operations), Datu Hii Chang Kee, Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regional Office in Sarawak, Fenny Nuli, Consul General of the Republic of China in Kuching, Xing Weiping, Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching, Dr Abdullah Zulkifli, Consul General of Brunei Darussalam to Sarawak, Sheikh Abdul Mahdani Dato Paduka Sheikh Abdul Ghani and other guests of honour. – DayakDaily
