BINTULU, Nov 10: Sarawak is pursuing four key initiatives to strengthen Bintulu’s position as an emerging low-carbon industrial hub, following its recognition by the World Economic Forum (WEF), says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

He said the initiatives comprise smart manufacturing operations, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), industrial symbiosis and talent development to support the transition towards a more sustainable industrial economy.

“These are the four initiatives for us to realise and fulfil the world’s recognition of Bintulu as a new emerging cluster,” he said when speaking at the Bintulu Sustainability Awards here, last night.

Abang Johari said the recognition of Bintulu as the world’s 39th emerging low-carbon industrial cluster reflected Sarawak’s efforts to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability.