NANJING: The Sarawak Government and the Jiangsu Provincial Government share several common development platforms, further strengthening their longstanding bilateral relationship.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the dialogue exchange held earlier today shed light on the shared interests between Sarawak and Jiangsu, particularly in training and expertise exchange.
“Jiangsu is one of the top provinces in China, and we are sharing common platforms that I believe can help Sarawak push ahead in what we have been preparing for towards 2030.
“In fact, I think this collaboration can extend beyond 2030, which is very important for our young generation,” he said.
He made these remarks during a press conference after witnessing the Signing Ceremony for the Kuching Low-Carbon Hub (KLCH) Framework Agreement and Investors’ Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (PETROS) and China Jiangsu International Economic Technology Cooperation Group Ltd (CJI) today.
With Sarawak having recently passed the Sustainable Resources and Wastes Management Bill 2025, Abang Johari said waste management is another potential area for collaboration as Jiangsu Provincial Government has proven capabilities in the field.
“They also have expertise in waste management, utilising modern technology to convert waste, which is very good. As I have mentioned before – ‘don’t waste the waste, monetise the waste’,” he said.
Abang Johari also emphasised that Sarawak’s long-term development strategy is designed to prepare the younger generation to play a major role in the transition towards a low-carbon and green economy.
“With the ongoing collaboration between PETROS and CJI for the KLCH, we can also explore cooperation in education.
“For instance, starting next year, we are giving free tertiary education to Sarawakian students. So, perhaps they can be sent here as apprentices to learn from the industry.
“Once the industry is established in Sarawak, they can then be absorbed as part of the technical workforce,” he added.
