ICW Borneo 2025 Marks Start Of ASEAN's Construction Transformation
KUCHING, May 13 (Bernama) -- The International Construction Week (ICW) Borneo 2025 and the Construction Sustainability Summit are a significant 'call to action' for the construction industry, said the Premier of Sarawak, Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
He said that the event marks the beginning of ASEAN's transformation in the construction sector, with Sarawak taking the lead.
'As ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia has the opportunity to lead the region's construction and infrastructure agenda. Sarawak is proud to be at the forefront,' he said.
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