‘No other region has the same richness’: Premier urges turning Borneo’s natural wealth into shared prosperity
By Dayangku Hidayatul KUCHING, Oct 28: Sarawak’s rich biodiversity and energy resources must be safeguarded and harnessed to improve livelihoods and drive economic growth across ASEAN, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said Borneo possessed exceptional natural wealth, including vast forests, rich biodiversity and abundant rivers, which could serve as a foundation for improving the standard of living of its people. “No other region has the same richness of…
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KUCHING, Oct 28: Sarawak’s rich biodiversity and energy resources must be safeguarded and harnessed to improve livelihoods and drive economic growth across ASEAN, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
He said Borneo possessed exceptional natural wealth, including vast forests, rich biodiversity and abundant rivers, which could serve as a foundation for improving the standard of living of its people.
“No other region has the same richness of biodiversity as the island of Borneo.
“The island’s other natural resources are also blessings that we must embrace and utilise to improve the lives of not only Muslims but all communities in Borneo,” he said when officiating the Tilawah Al-Quran Bandaraya Se-Borneo at the Sarawak Islamic Complex last night (Oct 27).
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