BINTULU, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called on the people to renew their resolve to safeguard unity and rights, in line with the Malaysia MADANI spirit and the Sarawak Maju Makmur aspiration.
He said with the support of the people, Sarawak was now on a strong footing to continue progressing as one of the country’s largest economies, having been recognised by the World Bank as a high-income economy since 2022.
“Our achievement is not only for Sarawak but also to elevate Malaysia in the eyes of the world.
“With the Malaysia MADANI spirit and the Sarawak Maju Makmur aspiration, let us move forward as one nation, the Malaysian nation, towards a brighter future,” he said.
Also present were Sarawak Governor Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, as well as state cabinet ministers and deputy ministers.
Speaking at the Malaysia Day 2025 State-level Celebration Gathering here, he said this year’s theme, “Sarawak Maju Makmur Dalam Malaysia”, reflected both the state’s achievements and its direction towards 2030.
He expressed confidence that by 2030, Sarawak would remain a key contributor to the national economy through high-value industries, including renewable energy development such as hydro, hydrogen, and solar.
“With this strength, Sarawak is now known as the ‘Battery of ASEAN’, not only supplying energy for our people but also to Kalimantan (Indonesia), Singapore, Brunei, and other countries in the region,” he said.
He also highlighted Sarawak’s role as a strategic gateway to the Borneo region as Malaysia assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025.
-- BERNAMA
