5% growth due to development spending

The dialogue moderator, Datuk Jason Tai (left) presenting a souvenir to Johari while Abdul Karim looks on.

SIBU: Sarawak, with its huge spending of RM9bil on development, is expected to register a growth of 5% in its gross domestic product (GDP) this year.

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this growth was possible based on the development plan which the state had embarked covering mostly infrastructure development.