Abang Johari: Sarawak must diversify its economy and keep up with technological advancements


Abang Johari (left) having a chat with Najib at the 13th World Islamic Economic Forum in Kuching.

KUCHING: Sarawak’s transformation towards a digital economy must keep abreast with the sheer pace of the disruptive change in technological advancements.

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state must go all out in diversifying its economy, especially towards digitalisation, as opportunities brought about by the disruptive change has levelled the playing fields in the technology and economic sectors.

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