Sarawak charts growth strategy

Sarawak Premier Abang Johari outlined plans to strengthen the state's economic, energy, industrial, and technology sectors while expanding regional development.

Progress benefits all Malaysians

Abang Johari said Sarawak's development should contribute to Malaysia's overall prosperity, not just benefit the state's residents.

“The Sarawak Government also wants the progress achieved by the state to benefit not only the people of Sarawak, but also contribute to Malaysia's development and prosperity as a whole”

Federal commitment to MA63

The federal government committed to implementing the Malaysia Agreement 1963, including ensuring Sarawak and Sabah have at least one-third parliamentary representation.

Revenue sharing agreement

The federal government agreed to determine a revenue-sharing formula with Sarawak as part of strengthening the Malaysia Agreement 1963.

Tourism sector cooperation

The federal and Sarawak governments agreed to strengthen cooperation in the tourism sector as part of their broader partnership.

Stronger federal-state ties

Abang Johari said the federal commitments will pave the way for stronger collaboration and cooperation between the two governments.

Rights as national agenda

Abang Johari expressed hope that recognizing Sabah and Sarawak's special rights and privileges will become part of the broader national agenda.

“I sincerely hope that such commitments will lead to a broader understanding that recognising the rights and special privileges of Sabah and Sarawak is part of the national agenda”