KUCHING, Dec 31 2025: Premier Abang Johari Openg called on all people, regardless of race and religion, to continue to preserve the harmony and unity that are the pillars of Sarawak’s strength.
Premier Abang Johari Openg: In terms of infrastructure, more than 1,000 kilometers of new and upgraded roads have been completed.
In his New Year’s message, he said the journey does not end in the year 2025, pointing out that the year 2026 promises more opportunities and development which Sarawakians will realise together.
“The year 2026 marks an important phase in the effort to become a developed region by 2030, with a focus on a high-impact economy and infrastructure development for the future,” he said.
“The year also brings a new light with the operation of AirBorneo, which will increase air connectivity and boost tourism, trade and mobility of the people,” the premier said.
He said Sarawak continues to record meaningful progress through the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030, saying that throughout 2025, Sarawakians witnessed clear progress in socio-economic development that brought well-being to the people.
“In terms of infrastructure, more than 1,000 kilometers of new and upgraded roads have been completed.
“The development of the Pan Borneo Highway, with the main section now fully completed, makes travel safer and faster, while opening up the potential for economic growth in urban and rural areas,” the premier said.
Abang Johari said the quality of life of the people has also been improved through the supply of clean water, electricity and increasingly widespread internet coverage.
He added digital transformation is driven by world-class data centres, the use of AI and cloud, and more efficient and user-friendly e-government systems.
He said to ensure that the people enjoy comprehensive development, human capital development is the core of the progress.
“TVET training, the provision of scholarships, and the implementation of the Sarawak Free Higher Education Scheme (FTES) starting in 2026 will ensure that more Sarawakians enjoy access to quality education without financial constraints.
“To ease the burden of the cost of living, the Sarawak government will continue to implement the Sarawak Basic Needs Contribution (SKAS) with a higher allocation of RM640 million in 2026, to ensure that household well-being is maintained,” he said.
He stressed that the state government remains committed to preserving forests, rivers and biodiversity as well as strengthening the development of clean energy to ensure that environmental sustainability is maintained for future generations.
He said the unity of the people of Sarawak remains the state’s main strength, adding that progress can be built with technology and capital, but the real strength of Sarawak is built from the hearts of its united people.
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