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Awg Tengah leads S'wak delegation in Balikpapan to boost bilateral ties with East Kalimantan
Awang Tengah (seventh right) with his delegation in a photocall with their Indonesian counterparts.
KUCHING (July 27): A high-level Sarawak delegation led by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan is in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan from July 25 to 27 for an official working visit to strengthen ties with their Indonesian counterparts.
In a statement issued by Awang Tengah's office yesterday said a strategic networking dinner was co-hosted with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) at one of the premier hotels in Balikpapan on Friday, in conjunction with the Sarawak Connects Fair 2025.
'Sarawak's engagement in Balikpapan reflects its strategic intent to align with the rapid development of Nusantara, Indonesia's new capital city, located just a few hours away.
'As demand for infrastructure and investment grows in Kalimantan, Sarawakian businesses are well-positioned to contribute meaningfully to the region's transformation,' he said.
He said the event aimed to deepen bilateral business relationships and provided a crucial platform for both sides to explore partnership opportunities and promote Sarawak's strengths across various sectors.
The Sarawak delegation comprised senior government officials and business leaders, underlining the state's commitment to forging not just commercial partnerships but also fostering deeper cultural and diplomatic ties between the regions.
Meanwhile, the dinner concluded with an exchange of mementoes and a group photo, marking progress in strengthening bilateral relations. Awang Tengah Balikpapan lead working visit
