Sarawak seeks strategic collaboration with Japan's NEC to accelerate PCDS 2030, digital economy blueprint
KUCHING (Aug 13): Sarawak is seeking strategic collaboration with Japan's NEC Corporation to accelerate its Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030) and Sarawak Digital Economy Blueprint 2030 (SDE 2030), said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan
He said the strategic collaboration will focus particularly on the fields of digital government, aviation, and cybersecurity.
He reiterated that the Sarawak government is committed to building a resilient, inclusive and innovation-led economy anchored on renewable resources, environmental sustainability and technology.
'Our vision is to build an economy supported by clean energy, advanced digital infrastructure and high-skilled talent,' he said in a statement following a meeting at NEC Super Tower in Tokyo, Japan yesterday.
He added that partnerships with global technology leaders such as NEC would help Sarawak achieve its development goals, bringing benefits through job creation, technology transfer and economic spin-offs.
Awang Tengah, who is also Minister for International Trade, Industry and Investment and Second Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development, stressed the importance of public-private partnerships and targeted investments in areas such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, integrated circuit design and digital services.
'Our journey towards a developed and sustainable Sarawak by 2030 is a shared opportunity. With NEC's expertise and our vision, we can create lasting value for investors, communities and the environment,' he said.
He also highlighted Sarawak's competitive electricity and water tariffs, attractive tax incentives, skilled workforce and business-friendly environment as advantages for potential investors.
Awang Tengah was accompanied by Deputy Minister of International Trade, Industry and Investment Datuk Dr Malcolm Mussen Lamoh, State Financial Secretary Dato Sri Dr Wan Lizozman Wan Omar, Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment (Mintred) advisor Dato Sri Mohd Naroden Majais, and other senior government officials.
Representing NEC were vice president of Public Safety Business Unit, Digital Government Digital Finance (DGDF) for Asia-Pacific (APAC) Kenji Okutsu, director of APAC Global Network Services and APAC Centre of Excellence Toshio Suzuki, and senior executives from Malaysia and Japan.
Earlier yesterday, Awang Tengah met with several companies in Japan to explore potential investments in Sarawak's digital and green sectors, particularly in green ammonia production.
He and the Sarawak delegation held discussions with a digital company interested in data-based investments in Sarawak. The proposed project is currently undergoing a feasibility study.
He also met with US-based First Ammonia, which is collaborating with Danish technology leader Topsoe, to discuss plans for a next-generation green ammonia production facility in the state. The proposed facility would support the Sarawak Hydrogen Economy Roadmap.
Awang Tengah said the meetings were part of the state's ongoing efforts to attract high-value investments aligned with its sustainable development goals.
He welcomed the investment interests, stressing the importance of ensuring such projects create mutual benefits for both Japan and Sarawak.
He requested that the proposed investment should also create win-win situation for both Japan and Sarawak such as delivering lasting value through job creation, technology transfer, skills development, and economic spin-offs that will benefit local suppliers, contractors, and communities. Awang Tengah lead NEC Corporation
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