Sarawak govt plans to set up Kuching Ai Data Campus in Tanjung Embang

 By Mohd Abdullah Lee

KUCHING, May 20 2026: The state government is planning to establish Kuching AI Data Campus in Tanjung Embang as a catalyst for Sarawak's future AI Grid ecosystem. 

Caption: Premier Abang Johari Openg says the state government's ambition is to position Sarawak as a leading player in the regional digital economy 

Premier Abang Johari Openg said a 405=hectare site has been identified, which will be equipped with dedicated energy and water supply to support data centre operations, AI computing and digital inter connectivity nodes.

“The project will be implemented through a public-private partnership (PPP) approach, beginning with an initial phase covering approximately 120 hectares,” he said in his winding up speech in the state legislative assembly (SLA) today.

The premier said he led a state-government delegation visiting the Isambard-AI Supercomputer— the United Kingdom's fastest and most powerful AI supercomputer, in Bristol.

He added the visit fortified state’s aspiration to develop sovereign AI compute infrastructure that can serve as the backbone of Sarawak's digital future.

“Our ambition is to position Sarawak as a leading player in the regional digital economy — a place where innovation is nurtured, where talent is valued, and where the benefits of the AI revolution are shared by all Sarawakians,” Abang Johari.

The premier also said that the Sarawak Aerospace Advisory Council (SAAC) has been established to provide strategic direction and comprehensive guidance in driving the establishment of Sarawak's aerospace sector, in line with current global industry standards.

He said the state government will also  establish the Sarawak Space Agency as the main coordinating entity with the role of planning, forging partnerships and developing local capabilities.

“We are also targeting the launch of Sarawak’s first nanosatellite by 2030, through CubeSat-based technology — which involves the use of small satellites for real-time data and earth observation,” he said.

He added Sarawak will have the capability to develop its own satellite system to obtain earth imagery, geolocation data and strategic information for planning, environmental monitoring and resource management.

“As Sarawak moves into its next level of advancement, it is imperative that we take bold steps to stay competitive,” he said, adding that the Sarawak Gas Roadmap is part of that effort.