KUCHING, Nov 9: Sarawak engineers must look beyond immediate infrastructure needs and develop climate-resilient solutions that can help the State cope with both extreme flooding and prolonged droughts over the next 50 years, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
He said Sarawak was not immune to the effects of climate change, with extreme weather such as severe flooding, prolonged droughts and rising temperatures posing challenges to communities and infrastructure.
“Too much rain brings flooding, while prolonged dry periods can affect our water supply, agriculture and even hydropower generation.
“We must therefore prepare for both extremes—too much water and too little water,” he said when speaking at the Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Sarawak Annual Dinner 2026 held at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) last night (Nov 8).
