Sarawak keen to work with EU in tackling climate change

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg (third left) launching InvestSarawak at the EU-Malaysia Business Day networking dinner in Kuching on Wednesday (Feb 14) night. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak is keen to work with the European Union (EU) on mitigating climate change, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

The Premier said the EU had experience and technology while Sarawak's strength was in its natural resources and renewable energy.

"Although we are a small state, we feel we have the responsibility to assist in addressing climate change and reducing carbon emissions.

"You are welcome to explore which areas you can collaborate with us on this and together we can help the world," he said at the EU-Malaysia Business Day networking dinner here on Wednesday (Feb 14) night.

Abang Johari said other potential areas of collaboration were in digitalisation and education.

"Perhaps we can send our students to study in Europe," he said.

Abang Johari also launched InvestSarawak, the state's investment and trade agency, at the same event.

InvestSarawak will serve as a one-stop centre and first point of contact for all investors in the state.

It will be the key facilitator for investors in the development, applications and approvals for investment projects in Sarawak, besides improving the ease of doing business.

Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said InvestSarawak was a pivotal initiative which aimed to transform the investment landscape, increase trade and improve talent attraction in the state.

"It will play a key role serving as facilitator and adviser to provide invaluable local insights to all investors, both foreign and domestic," he said.