Development

As Malaysia launches 13MP, Sarawakian youth face both opportunity and challenge, with the plan’s ambitious infrastructure, skills, and economic reforms hinging on inclusive, equitable implementation and active youth engagement.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks evaluate corporate impact beyond profit, promoting sustainability, accountability, and resilience, with growing uptake in Malaysia, Sarawak, and ASEAN, aligning local business with global standards and investor expectations.

Rural youth migration in Sarawak reflects economic, educational, and infrastructural disparities, demanding integrated strategies that connect training, employment, and policy participation to revitalise communities and promote equitable, sustainable regional development.

As Sarawak advances in technical education and workforce development, bridging inclusion gaps for women and marginalised youth will determine how fully the state realises its vision of skilled, equitable progress.

Volunteerism in Sarawak offers youth a low-cost, skill-building pathway to employment, combining structured programmes, verifiable credentials, and rural outreach to boost organisational skills, workplace readiness, and career opportunities.

Young people bring new viewpoints, technical flexibility, and enthusiasm, which can revolutionize communities and national systems. By encouraging, involving, and accelerating young people's unique traits, positive change can be sparked in a nation's political, economic, and social arenas.

This article explores how GETS-WRP supports Sarawak’s Indeks Prestasi Utama Kerjaya by equipping graduates with industry-relevant skills, using a solution journalism approach to highlight measurable progress.

Premier YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg’s leadership has transformed Sarawak through advancements in digital innovation, renewable energy, economic autonomy, human capital development, and sustainable growth, driving progress toward becoming a developed state by 2030.

Under Budget 2025 (Belanjawan 2025), Sarawak will receive RM5.9 billion in development funds, an increase from RM5.8 billion allocated in the previous national budget.

The opening of the complex also marks Sarawak’s entry into the petrochemical industry as it strives to drive socio-economic progress through its manufacturing sector and the green economy.