MIRI, Sept 13 2026: Sarawak's northern region is in a key position to drive the state's economy further by 2030 due to its vast natural resources, strategic location and well-developed infrastructures.
Deputy Premier Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the region had strengths in the oil and gas, renewable energy, agriculture, forestry, industrial and tourism sectors that could be leveraged to generate new growth.
“Among the developments is the onshore oil and gas drilling at Adong Kecil West, Miri, which is now producing more than 800 barrels per day, marking Sarawak’s return to onshore oil production after almost 50 years,” he said.
Awang Tengah, who is also PBB deputy president, was addressing the Special Convention of PBB Northern Zone, which was officiated by Premier and PBB pesident Abang Johari Openg today.
He said the northern zone’s strengths are further supported by Bintulu as a centre for the oil and gas industry and low-carbon economic activities, while Miri has strengths in the services and tourism sectors.
“Its proximity to Brunei, Kalimantan, Sabah and Labuan also opens up opportunities for cross-border trade, in addition to modern agricultural development to enhance food security,” he said.
He added that efforts to harness these potentials needed to be supported by road and bridge networks, water and electricity supply, as well as telecommunications infrastructure to connect communities with markets and economic opportunities, in line with the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030) to increase the income and well-being of the people.
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