LONDON, England: In a strategic effort to drive foreign direct investment, InvestSarawak successfully concluded a high-level Investment Mission to the United Kingdom (UK) from September 23 to 28.
The delegation, led by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, actively engaged with key global financial investors and companies to position Sarawak as the premier hub for innovation on renewable energy, semiconductor, aerospace and advanced manufacturing, in line with Sarawak’s Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030.
Sarawak is taking a lead not just within Malaysia but regionally in areas of hydrogen, low-carbon sectors and many other sustainable industries it currently pursues.
“This mission builds on the momentum generated by Sarawak Connects in May 2025, continuing to demonstrate that Sarawak is not just attracting investments but fostering strategic partnerships that create high-value jobs for Sarawakians and solidifying our regional position as a neutral, innovative, and globally competitive hub in Southeast Asia,” said Awang Tengah, who is Minister of International Trade, Industry and Investment in a statement.
The delegation held a series of strategic meetings with C-suite executives from leading multinational corporations (MNCs) to global financial investors, including Technip Energies, Standard Chartered UK, Vemi Capital, Global Interconnection Group, and Aurrigo.
These meetings focused on forging targeted partnerships with ready investors whose portfolios align with Sarawak’s development priorities under PCDS 2030.
Discussions centred on investment opportunities in high-voltage subsea cable manufacturing to support the ASEAN Power Grid initiative, and the establishment of autonomous vehicle manufacturing in Sarawak.
In addition, the delegation explored prospective investments in sustainable oil and gas, new energy technologies, and low-carbon fuels.
The response from UK industries has been tremendously encouraging, with strong confidence that these dialogues will translate into high-impact, mutually beneficial projects that advance both Sarawak’s development goals and the UK’s global investment ambitions.
Sarawak showcased its strengths in renewable energy, a robust industrial ecosystem, and clear sustainability policies, further reinforced by a progressive education policy that provides free access with a strong emphasis on STEM to build a future-ready talent pipeline for industry needs.
