KUCHING, Nov 10: Sarawak is confident of reaching its RM282 billion gross domestic product (GDP) target by 2030, with Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg pointing to growing foreign investment and emerging industries as key drivers of the State’s economic growth.
He said Sarawak’s GDP had reached RM153 billion five years ago, leaving the State with substantial work ahead to achieve its 2030 ambition.
“Alhamdulillah, I believe our policies have gained the confidence of foreign investors,” he said during a dialogue session at the Sarawak Form Six Student Leadership and Empowerment Convention 2026 at UCSI Hotel here today.
Abang Johari pointed to major investment commitments, including SoftBank Group’s planned technology investment programme involving artificial intelligence (AI), new technologies and data centres, as well as the recent US$1.85 billion investment package involving SoftBank, Grab and Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS).
