The Bintulu Transitioning Industrial Cluster (TIC), established under the World Economic Forum, will be launched on June 11 this year.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the TIC initiative promotes collaboration among industries, government and stakeholders to support economic growth while reducing carbon emissions within industrial clusters.
“I am proud to share that we have more than 20 TIC signatories, consisting of industrial players, government and academia.
“The Bintulu TIC has the potential to become a leading centre in the region for industrial transformation, particularly in digitalisation, decarbonisation and low-carbon innovation, as the Bintulu-Samalaju corridor already hosts key industrial assets such as gas, Liquefied Natural Gas, petrochemicals, hydrogen, metals processing, fertilisers, and renewable energy,” he said.
He said in his winding up speech during the DUN Sitting today (May 20).
Earlier, he said energy has become a strategic pillar of Sarawak’s long-term economic development, with the state government accelerating efforts to strengthen energy security while advancing its clean energy transition under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).
He added energy supply is critical not only to support industrial growth and attract investment, but also to enhance the state’s long-term economic competitiveness.
“Energy has become a strategic requirement for economic development. Energy supply is essential not only to support industries and attract investments, but also to enhance Sarawak’s long-term economic competitiveness,” he said, adding that this aligns with Sarawak’s 13MP High-Level Strategy of accelerating the clean energy transition.
He stressed that economic progress must not come at the expense of the environment, noting that Sarawak’s development path is guided by a balance between growth and sustainability.
“Our dual goals of advancing our economy while preserving our natural resources is reflected in Sarawak’s drive in renewable energy, grid strengthening and low-carbon industries,” he added.
