Green energy opens up investment opportunities, high-skilled jobs in Sarawak

KUCHING, Oct 27: Sarawak's shift towards green and renewable energy has the potential to open up more investment opportunities, industrial development as well as high-skilled employment in the state.

Deputy Prime Minister of Sarawak, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the development of green energy resources including hydroelectric and solar, besides hydrogen as well as low-carbon technology, is amongst Sarawak's efforts to strengthen the state's green economy.

According to him, the green and renewable energy use approach allows Sarawak to explore new economic opportunities as well as ensuring sustainable development while impacting on the environment.

"By developing hydroelectric power sources and advancing solar, hydrogen, low-carbon mobility and other clean technologies, we are creating new opportunities for investment, industrial development and skilled employment", he said.

He said while speaking on behalf of the Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at the Environmental Education (EEC) 2026 Conference here today.

In the meantime, Awang Central said Sarawak will continue to strengthen its energy transition direction through the Sarawak Energy Transition Policy which includes seven strategic milestones to support a more secure, affordable and sustainable future of energy.

He said that the state also has great potential in developing renewable energy through rivers, including building phased dams and water supply facilities.

The efforts to expand the use of renewable energy are also part of Sarawak's development agenda which will balance economic prosperity, social inclusion and environmental sustainability.

Thus, the development of green and renewable technologies will continue to be an important component in Sarawak's efforts towards a green economy, as well as opening up space for future industrial growth and employment opportunities.