Premier launching Sarawak Cybersecurity Strategy and Roadmap 2030 n

KUCHING, Oct 5 2026 – Premier Abang Johari Openg has launched Sarawak Cybersecurity Strategy and Roadmap (SCSR) 2030, the state’s first comprehensive, whole-of-Sarawak cyber security strategy in conjunction with International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS) 2026 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK).

Caption: Premier Abang Johari Openg says that SCSR marks a significant milestone in Sarawak's digital development

The launch of SCSR 2030 marks a significant milestone in Sarawak’s digital development, recognising that cybersecurity is integral to the state’s digital transformation and economic development. 

With the vision “A Secure and Trusted Foundation for Sarawak’s Digital Economy,” SCSR 2030 provides a strategic direction for strengthening the security and resilience of Sarawak’s increasingly digital ecosystem. 

The five-year roadmap comprises 18 strategic initiatives across five pillars, providing a coordinated pathway to strengthen Sarawak’s cyber security capabilities, resilience and digital trust.

Scuring Sarawak’s strategic information assets protecting people, businesses and communities talent Development and capacity building strengthening governance and operational frameworks strategic cllaboration and cooeration SCSR 2030 brings together government, state-owned enterprises, critical infrastructure operators, businesses, academia and communities under a common Whole-of-Sarawak direction for cybersecurity. 

Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) said cybersecurity is a shared responsibility that extends beyond the role of government agencies alone.

"Building a secure digital Sarawak is not something the Government can do alone. It requires the collective effort of government, businesses and communities working together. 

"Every secure system, every cyber-aware business, and every informed citizen contributes towards strengthening Sarawak’s digital resilience and safeguarding our shared digital future,” SMA explained.

It said SCSR 2030 marks an important step in enhancing public confidence in digital services, strengthening cybersecurity preparedness, and supporting Sarawak’s aspiration to become a leading digital economy in the region. 

Also present at the launch ceremony were Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Julaihi Narawi, State Secretary Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, SMA General Manager Dr Anderson Tiong Ing Heng and SMA Deputy General Manager Dr Suhaila Jaffar. 

Sarawak Digital Economy Strategy 2018-2022 has -provided an early framework for Sarawak's digital transformation journey, says premier

KUCHING, Oct 5 2026: Premier Abang Johari Openg has said that the Sarawak Digital Economy Strategy 2018 to 2022 has provided an early framework for Sarawak's digital transformation journey government, business, infrastructure, innovation and human capital. 

Caption: Premier Abang Johari Openg says the state government will develop the Kuching AI Data Campus in Tanjung Embang as a catalyst for the next phase of Sarawak’s AI ecosystem,

He said the initiatives that the state government is pursuing today in Artificial Intelligence (AI), semiconductors and other advanced technologies are built on this established direction.  

"They represent the next stage of Sarawak's efforts to use technology not only to improve how we work, but also to strengthen our economy and create new areas of value," he saidat the opening of the 9th edition of the International Digital Economy Conference (IDEC 2026) at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) today.

The premier said that the Sarawak Artificial Intelligence Centre (SAIC) is playing a central role in advancing Sarawak’s AI agenda, bringing together the development of AI capabilities, infrastructure. talent, applications and trusted infrastructure.

"This direction is being further shaped through the Sarawak AI Blueprint 2026 to 2030, which is currently being developed to provide a coordinated approach to AI development across government, industry, academia and research. 

"The Sarawak Sovereign AI Infrastructure Platform, officially launched in August this year, establishes a foundation for locally governed AI computing and the secure management, governance and protection of strategic government data," he added.

He said by bringing data, computing and AI capabilities under a more integrated and locally governed environment, it can reduce dependence on external platforms while strengthening Sarawak’s capacity to develop and deploy AI for its own priorities. 

"This is not only about data protection. It is about turning data into a strategic asset for better decision-making and service delivery," he explained.

He said the platform can support applications such as smarter urban planning and more efficient development processes, while providing a foundation for wider AI applications across government and the economy. 

He said the state government will also develop the Kuching AI Data Campus in Tanjung Embang as a catalyst for the next phase of Sarawak’s AI ecosystem, saying that the campus will be supported by dedicated power and water infrastructure, AI computing facilities and digital connectivity nodes, and will be developed through a public-private partnership approach. 

The premier said the campus is intended to provide the physical foundation for the development of an AI Grid, while creating a platform to attract investment, strengthen our data-centre ecosystem and support the growth of AI-related businesses and capabilities in Sarawak. 

"Alongside this, the AI Grid is being developed to connect computing resources and make use of Sarawak’s renewable energy capacity. stating that taken together, these initiatives represent progression from strategy to infrastructure, and from infrastructure to application. Their significance lies in our ability to apply AI responsibly to Sarawak’s priorities. 

He noted that ADAM AI, developed for the Sarawak Civil Service, provides one practical example of this approach, saying that it demonstrates how AI can be applied within government to work with authorised information, support policy analysis, and improve the way we prepare documents, assess scenarios and make decisions. 

The premier believed the potential extends beyond government, pointing out that the same capabilities can also be adapted across industries where Sarawak has distinctive needs and strengths. 

"But technology capabilities do not develop in isolation. Infrastructure, talent, research, industry, investment and access to markets need to reinforce one another if ideas are to move from research and experimentation into products, services and businesses. 

"For Sarawak, this means creating an environment where a researcher can develop an idea, where a company can test and commercialise it, where investors can support its growth, and where the resulting product or service can find markets beyond Sarawak.  30. It is through this connection between knowledge, capability, investment and markets that innovation can move beyond an idea and become economic value," he stressed.

Air quality across Sarawak in the moderare range as at 9am this morning

KUCHING, Oct 5 2026: The air quality across Sarawak is within the moderate range, according to the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) data as at 9am this morning.

The air quality index (AQI) readings show that all the locations are at less than 100 levels..

However, the AQI readings may change as some of the locations are recording just below 100 level.

Serian’s AQI reading was at 98 level while Kuching, Samarahan and Betong were at 94 level.

The air quality in these locations may dip into unhealthy level, if the wind from the burning Kalimantan changes its direction towards Sarawak.

	LOCATION	INDEX	STATUS
	KUCHING	94	Moderate
	SAMARAHAN	94	Moderate
	SERIAN (MCAQM)	98	Moderate
	SRI AMAN	81	Moderate
	SARIKEI	84	Moderate
	SIBU	81	Moderate
	MUKAH	77	Moderate
	KAPIT	74	Moderate
	BINTULU	78	Moderate
	SAMALAJU	79	Moderate
	MIRI	84	Moderate
	ILP MIRI	79	Moderate
	LIMBANG	61	Moderate
	LUNDU	89	Moderate
	TEBEDU	69	Moderate
	LUBOK ANTU	82	Moderate
	KANOWIT	86	Moderate
	BELAGA	93	Moderate
	LAWAS	71	Moderate
	BARIO	57	Moderate
	BETONG (MCAQM)	94	Moderate