KUCHING: Energy transition and low-carbon industrialisation will drive Sarawak's growth under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. The Premier said renewable energy would anchor downstream industries, data centres and emerging hydrogen-based activities. Abang Johari said Sarawak would also focus on enhancing the manufacturing, food security and agriculture sectors to improve productivity, commercialisation and incomes. "Effective government transformation will underpin the successful implementation of the 13MP. He added that the 13MP would be implemented in phases to align with Sarawak's ambitions and delivery capacity.

Source: The Star January 13, 2026 13:00 UTC