MIRI, July 4 2026: Premier Abang Johari Openg has said as high as 48,750 high-skilled digital job opportunities are projected to be created by 2030, in line with the state's digital economic transformation agenda and human capital development.
He cited as an example the implementation of smart city initiatives needs to be supported by human capital development and efficient digital governance to ensure technology is fully utilised in service delivery to the people.
He added the free tertiary education provided to Sarawak students at state-owned higher institutions is a strategic investment to produce a highly skilled workforce capable of mastering technology and meeting the needs of the future digital economy.
"By 2030, we estimate we can create between 39,000 and 48,750 high-skilled digital jobs.
"That is why we are sending students to university for free, so that they can master technology and operate the systems of the future," he said when speaking at the launch of Miri Smart City Command Centre (MSCCC) today.
He explained that a smart city is one that harnesses technology to enhance community safety, strengthen the efficiency of public service delivery, boost business competitiveness and make the daily lives of the people easier.
He said Miri has the potential to become a model low-carbon smart city that not only prioritises the use of technology, but also maintains a clean, beautiful and sustainable environment as a tourism destination.
He said the public transportation system also needs to shift towards the use of clean energy such as hydrogen or electricity, in line with the aspiration of developing a sustainable, low-carbon city.
He also stressed that digital infrastructure is the foundation for smart city development, but real success depends on the people's ability to master and make use of that technology.
He noted that since the digital economy policy was introduced, about 540,000 participants have taken part in upskilling and reskilling programmes in the digital field, further strengthening public participation in Sarawak's digital transformation.
Touching on the Miri Smart City Command Centre, he suggested that the control centre develop an application capable of providing a summary of activities every seven days based on data collected throughout its 24-hour operations.
According to him, this approach can help the authorities identify trends, improve service delivery and enhance the efficiency of city management and administration.
He also stressed that the low-carbon smart city concept will be expanded throughout Sarawak through a development approach tailored to the unique characteristics and needs of each area.
Also present were Deputy Premier Dr Sim Kui Hian, Minister of Transport Lee Kim Shin, Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Julaihi Narawi, Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Miri Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang, and Miri Division Resident Galong Luang.
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