KUCHING: Sarawak will continue to prioritise environmental sustainability in tandem with economic growth for a secure future, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.
The Premier said sustainability was vital for long-term competitiveness, resilience and creating opportunities for future generations.
As such, he said the state government had adopted the Sarawak Sustainability Blueprint 2030, which integrates environmental stewardship, economic development and social wellbeing into a single
framework.
"Building on this foundation, we recently approved the Sarawak net zero strategy and carbon plan, in line with the global protocol in particular the Paris Agreement 2015.
"For Sarawak, our long-term roadmap is to maintain Sarawak's net-negative emissions position while supporting continued industrial growth, attracting green investment and strengthening economic resilience," he said when launching Western Digital (WD) Sarawak's advanced manufacturing operations here on Thursday (July 2).
Abang Johari said his net zero vision was not about slowing development but changing how Sarawak grows.
He said this growth was based on cleaner energy, more efficient industries, innovation, technology and responsible management of natural resources.
"This is why Sarawak continues to invest in renewable energy, hydrogen, carbon management and sustainable industrial development," he said.
Abang Johari added that companies like WD were important partners in Sarawak's ambition to accelerate industrial transformation while reducing emissions.
He highlighted WD's achievement in fully operating on renewable energy, as well as its renewable energy certificate agreement with Sarawak Energy Bhd.
"(This) demonstrates what can be achieved when industry and government work together towards a common purpose," he said.
