‘Maybe they want us to stay on trees again’: Abg Johari hits back at calls to halt S’wak projects
By Dayangku Hidayatul KUCHING, Nov 14: “Maybe they want us to stay on trees again,” said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in response to critics questioning Sarawak’s push for ambitious infrastructure and technology projects, including its hydrogen-powered Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) system. He said Sarawak could not afford to abandon innovation and progress amid calls to halt some of its major projects. “Many people are sceptical about what we are doing. We are…
Premier Abang Johari dismissed criticism of Sarawak's projects, saying the state must focus on innovation and progress.
Abang Johari responded to calls to halt projects like the hydrogen-powered ART system.
He referenced past stereotypes about Sarawakians living in trees to highlight progress.
The state aims to lead in energy, data, and technology to join the global economy.
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KUCHING, Nov 14: “Maybe they want us to stay on trees again,” said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in response to critics questioning Sarawak’s push for ambitious infrastructure and technology projects, including its hydrogen-powered Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) system.
He said Sarawak could not afford to abandon innovation and progress amid calls to halt some of its major projects.
“Many people are sceptical about what we are doing. We are developing Tanjung Embang, but some people are asking me to stop it.
“We want to improve our public transport system through the hydrogen-powered ART, but some people are saying we should stop that too.
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