Category: Dari RAKAN Sarawak

Despite Sarawak’s high GDP per capita, rural communities struggle with deep poverty, poor healthcare, crumbling schools, and limited financial access. To bridge this divide, practical local solutions are essential; massive projects alone seldom reach remote villages.

Sarawak plans huge renewable energy projects to reach ten gigawatts by 2030. This green shift creates many new jobs for skilled young people. Students must study technical subjects to secure these exciting and highly paid career roles.

Sarawak's civil servants must shift from gatekeeping to becoming growth partners, helping deliver investment under PCDS 2030. With global capital selective and ASEAN attracting record inflows, faster approvals, digital tools and strategic judgement will decide whether Sarawak wins investment and reaches developed-state status.

Malaysia's high social media use may undermine productivity and social cohesion. While connectivity grows, problematic use risks fragmenting attention and deepening divisions. Sarawak's PCDS 2030 ambitions demand focus, yet usage data alone cannot measure harm. Evidence-based measurement and digital literacy are urgently needed.

Sarawak is fighting a growing wave of online fake news and digital scams. The state government is building strong digital literacy programmes to protect all citizens. This ensures rural communities stay safe from harmful misinformation while enjoying modern internet connectivity.

Sarawak has made strong progress in living heritage through legal protection, funding and craft revival. Yet gaps remain in access, daily transmission, protection, geography and youth involvement. A simple village micro-circle proposal could help heritage survive through regular elder-guided practice.