By Amanda L
KUCHING, Oct 7: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called for an end to island-wide economic rivalry, urging Borneo’s territories to unite through a network of specialised industrial hubs.
Speaking at the 2nd Borneo Economic Forum today, he urged Sarawak, Sabah, Kalimantan and Brunei Darussalam to stop competing for a single economic centre and instead leverage their distinct strengths to build stronger regional value chains.
“Across Borneo, we should look at how our different industrial capabilities can work together, linking production, logistics, resources, technology and markets to build stronger regional value chains,” he said.
To achieve this, Abang Johari emphasised that the region must move beyond exporting raw materials by developing local capabilities, adopting new technologies and retaining greater value locally.
