KUCHING: Sarawak will continue to chart a development path anchored on stability, unity and inclusive progress as the state moves toward 2026.
Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Project Coordinator for Regional Development Agencies, Kuching North City Commission and Islamic Affairs) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said this comes with emphasis on good governance, human capital development and balanced socio-economic growth across all communities.
He said the state government remains focused on ensuring that development is both sustainable and people-centred.
“As we look ahead to 2026, my hope is for Sarawak to continue moving forward with stability, unity and a strong sense of purpose. Our focus remains on strengthening good governance, developing quality human capital and ensuring that progress is inclusive and balanced across all communities,” he told Sarawak Tribune when contacted.
He stressed that Sarawak’s policies are designed not only to spur economic expansion but also to reinforce social cohesion and institutional integrity.
“We are committed to policies that not only drive economic growth, but also uphold social harmony, ethical values and institutional integrity, so that development truly benefits the people and secures a sustainable future for Sarawak,” he added.
According to him, this approach is in line with the aspiration of the Premier, who has consistently underscored unity as the foundation for sustainable development as the state advances towards becoming a high-income, developed region by 2030.
In this regard, he said the Sarawak government will continue to implement the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 to ensure inclusive socio-economic prosperity.
Looking ahead, priority areas include strengthening the digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI), advancing environmental sustainability and accelerating growth in key sectors such as oil and gas, plantation industries, tourism and modern agriculture.
Education, he said, will remain a key pillar of human capital development, including the provision of free education in selected fields at state-owned universities for Sarawakian students.
At the same time, he reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to safeguarding Sarawak’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), as part of efforts to build a resilient, inclusive and future-ready Sarawak.
