KUCHING, Feb 9: Sarawak’s gross domestic product (GDP) surged to RM146 billion in 2023, marking a notable increase of approximately 4 to 5 per cent compared to the previous year, according to Sarawak Governor Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.
Tun Wan Junaidi noted that the State has achieved a revenue of RM13.3 billion for the year 2023 under the leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
This financial success, he said, enabled the Sarawak government not only to finance its development programmes but also to systematically shared the windfall with the people throughout the State including the distribution of two months’ bonus to Sarawak civil servants and RM600 to each Federal civil servants serving in Sarawak.
“The economic resilience of Sarawak is further highlighted by the 4 to 5 per cent GDP growth recorded in 2023, reaching RM146 billion, as compared to a 6.5 per cent growth amounting to RM140.1 billion in 2022.
“This growth reflects the effectiveness of the Sarawak government’s policies and strategies in driving the economic progress,” he said in a Chinese New Year message.
Tun Wan Junaidi further said the optimism for Sarawak’s continued prosperity is palpable under the able leadership of Abang Johari and the support of his dedicated cabinet members.
“The relentless efforts of the government, as guided by the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, have positioned Sarawak on a trajectory of sustainable growth, driven by innovation and creativity, toward an economic resilience, shared prosperity and eco-friendly country.
“I truly commend Premier Abang Johari’s visionary leadership; his emphasis on creating new economic avenues for Sarawak is evident.
“The PCDS 2030 focuses on sustainable green and renewable energy, innovation and technology, and the digital economy, all geared towards realising Sarawak’s vision of becoming a high-income economy by 2030,” he added. — DayakDaily
