03-05-2025
Premier: Sarawak ‘open for business' with long-term growth vision
Abang Johari (left) gestures as he speaks during the forum. – Premier's Office photo
KUCHING (May 3): Sarawak is now 'open for business', brimming with opportunities that promise mutual benefits for both investors and the state, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
'What I want to emphasise is that Sarawak has immense potential for future growth. We have stability, and we have a rational populace.
'We also have a clear roadmap with policies that remain consistent regardless of who holds the Premier's Office, extending even beyond 2030,' he said during a Fireside Chat moderated by Lord Jonathan Marland in conjunction with the Sarawak Connect London 2025 Forum yesterday.
During the forum, Abang Johari shared his vision for Sarawak's development and called for global collaboration in shaping the state's future, according to a report shared on the Sarawakku Facebook page.
The Premier said that with a long-term development plan charted up to 2035, Sarawak is well positioned for sustainable investment.
He pointed out that Sarawak seeks strategic partnerships to accelerate innovation, technology adoption and green investment in renewable energy and carbon storage initiatives.
'If you can answer three questions positively – Is there risk? Can you generate profit? Is it sustainable? – then Sarawak is the right place for you,' he assured.
Abang Johari said Sarawak has a stable government, long-term vision and openness to international partners, hoping that the visit to London would unlock new opportunities, benefiting both investors and the people of Sarawak.
Organised by the state Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment (MINTRED), the Sarawak Connect 2025 Forum convened key UK investors and business communities to explore collaborative ventures.
Earlier, Deputy Premier and Minister for MINTRED Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan also spoke at the forum.
Among those present were Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki as well as deputy ministers and senior government officials.
