Anwar, Abang Johari attending National Climate Change Council meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 2026: Premier Abang Johari Openg today attended the Seventh Meeting of the National Climate Change Action Council (MTPIN) Number 1 of 2026, chaired by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, at Parliament House.

Caption: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) and Premier Abang Johari Openg extending greetings before the start of the National Climate Action Council meeting at Parliament House

The meeting was the main platform to strengthen cooperation between the federal government, state governments and related agencies in accelerating the implementation of the country's climate change agenda.

Among the matters discussed were the effects of global warming on Malaysia, preparatory measures to reduce its impact on the national economy and efforts to strengthen the country's resilience in facing the challenges of climate change.

The meeting also examined new opportunities that can be exploited to increase the country's economic competitiveness in line with the transition towards low-carbon, sustainable and resilient development.

Also present were members of the National Climate Change Action Council (MTPIN), federal ministers, chief minister, state secretaries and representatives from relevant ministries and agencies.

Meanwhile, the premier yesterday attended a meeting with representatives of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at the Sarawak Sovereign Wealth Future Fund (SSWF) Office.

The meeting provided an opportunity for both parties to strengthen strategic engagement and exchange views on matters of mutual interest, particularly in areas related to sustainable development, economic growth and regional cooperation.

The ADB delegation was led by Director General Zhang Nian Shan and included Regional Cooperation Director Alfredo Perdiguero, Advisor Said Zaidansyah, and Senior Country Specialist Gary Krishnan.

The Sarawak delegation comprised Deputy State Secretary (Economic Planning and Development) Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel, Deputy State Financial Secretary Hasmawati Sapawi, Director of the Economic Planning Unit Sarawak (EPU) Awang Mohammad Fadillah Awang Redzuan, Director of Sarawak Climate and Energy Diplomacy Unit (SACED) Angelia Liew San Chuin, and Head of the Urban and Regional Planning Division, EPU, Robita Lee Robinson.

The engagement underscores Sarawak's continued commitment to fostering strategic partnerships with international development institutions in advancing the state's long-term development agenda and sustainable economic aspirations.