SEBAUH, Nov 9 2026: Premier Abang Johari Openg has likened Sarawak to a beautiful woman that has continued to attract investors.
proposed investment involves a collaboration between Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, HighChem Company Limited and Sakura Ferroalloys.
"Like I have said Sarawak has become beautiful woman attracting many investors have come to invest.
"Many also come because they want to test us," he said at the opening of Batang Kemena Bridge today.
The premier said Sarawak has positioned itself in a high-value petrochemical industry through a proposed international investment worth about US$1 billion in Bintulu, thus opening up potential high-skilled job opportunities for locals.
He said the development of gas-based downstream industries is among the Sarawak government's strategic steps to increase the value of the state's natural resources through the production of products that have demand in the international market.
According to him, the proposed investment involves a collaboration between Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, HighChem Company Limited and Sakura Ferroalloys.
"Recently, I met with Indorama who wants to invest US$1 billion and this investment will provide job opportunities for Sarawakians," he said.
He explained that Sarawak continues to explore the development of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and high-value digital ecosystems through a strategic collaboration with SoftBank Group Corp.
He said this collaboration is to explore the development of AI and digital infrastructure platforms in phases in Sarawak.
"Petros will contribute expertise in providing energy supply solutions and supporting infrastructure, while SoftBank will bring their respective technological capabilities, digital networks and experience in the AI ecosystem," he said.
He also stressed the importance of strengthening the field of technical education and training, especially engineering and technology to ensure that Sarawakians have the skills needed by the industry.
He stressed that the development of new industries must directly benefit the people through the provision of job opportunities, increased income and the transfer of technology and expertise.
The construction of Batang Kemena bridge, which spans Batang Kemena, marks another significant milestone in the Sarawak government’s efforts to provide safer, more efficient, and resilient road infrastructure—specifically aimed at improving connectivity between urban and rural areas within the Bintulu Division.
Implemented by the state Public Works Department, the project involved a contract cost of RM122.998 million, comprising a two-lane bridge measuring 728.56 meters in length, along with connecting roads, bringing the total project alignment to approximately 2.3 kilometers.
The project was made accessible to road users through a 'soft opening' on 6 December 2025, providing a shorter, alternative route from Bintulu Airport to Sebauh town and is expected to benefit approximately 32,000 local residents.
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