By KUCHING: Sarawak is targeting to complete all of its connectivity projects – both physical and digital, as early as 2026.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said with the infrastructures completed in the next four to five years, it would allow the government to turn their attention to improving education to Sarawakians.
“I think all forms of connectivity including digital connectivity (projects) will be completed by 2026. By then we expect that 5G will already be rolled out as we are in control of our airspace including spectrum.
“If the providers for the spectrum wants to come in, they have to work with us. If all of this is completed including our roads and (public transport project) Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit (ART), our economy will be modernised,” he said.
He said this when speaking to reporters when met after officiating at the International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak 2022 at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) today (June 21).
Abang Johari expects all nook and corners of the state to be fully electrified and provided with treated water supply.
“After 2026, we expect that our expenditure will be reduced as all the mega projects are completed, and with increased income for the state, we would target to improve our education next,” he said.
The premier said the Sarawak government has already laid the foundation for an improved education to all Sarawakians by upholding the use of the English language.
He added, at the same time, the state is also conducting research projects with biodiversity being identified as one of the future commodities.
“We have set up a research centre for tropical diseases – so the scientists and experts are now studying our biodiversity potential.
“From there, it is possible that we can produce medicine which is also based on our digital technology prowess – this is the outcome from our biodiversity resources,” he said.
Abang Johari said the Sarawak government is also studying the possibility of generating sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from plants.
“We know how to do it, (the fuel is) not from hydrocarbon. If we are able to produce fuel from plants, we would the new Arab,” he said, alluding to the oil-rich region.
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