KUCHING: Global economic uncertainty resulting from geopolitical conflicts, technological revolution, climate change, and ongoing global tariff disputes has undoubtedly impacted Sarawak’s economic growth.

In light of this, Sarawak Governor, Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar lauded the proactive measures taken by Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg to strengthen the state’s economic resilience.

“The proactive efforts undertaken by the Sarawak Premier are highly commendable. His initiatives to explore and diversify economic opportunities in strategic sectors such as green energy, digital technology, and innovation not only meet domestic needs but also contribute significantly at both national and global levels,” he said.

He spoke to officiate the First Meeting of the Fourth Term of the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly Sitting on Monday.

The Head of State also extended his congratulations for the achievements made during the Sarawak Premier’s recent working visit to Europe, resulting from carefully planned strategic collaborations following his courtesy calls and discussions with European ambassadors and companies.

He noted that among Datuk Patinggi Abang Zohari’s key accomplishments was the formation of strategic partnerships between Sarawak and the United Kingdom in the fields of education, research, manufacturing, semiconductors, and energy.

“The Sarawak Government’s recent launch of an AI-Based Power Converter in the United Kingdom reflects the capabilities of Sarawakian talent in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation.

“He (Datuk Patinggi Abang Zohari) also successfully strengthened strategic partnerships to explore the potential of positioning Sarawak as a new aerospace hub in the Asia-Pacific region following his working visit to the headquarters of ATR and Airbus in Toulouse, France,” he added.

The Sarawak Governor expressed confidence that these efforts would reduce the state’s reliance on natural resources, diversify its economic activities, increase value-added output, and open up opportunities for sustainable and inclusive economic growth in line with the aspirations of the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030.

Also present were Datuk Patinggi Abang Zohari; Sarawak Deputy Premiers, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and Datuk Amar Professor Dr. Sim Kui Hian; Speaker of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar; Sarawak Cabinet Ministers; Sarawak Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki; Sarawak Deputy Ministers; Assemblymen; heads of departments; and other distinguished guests. -UKASnews