Malaysia and Sarawak are building a stronger safety net through mandatory gig worker contributions, expanded unemployment protection, digital cash transfers, and portable social insurance. These reforms aim to close coverage gaps, support informal workers, and ensure dignity for all in a transforming economy.
Sarawak advances digital inclusion through NADI centres and SMART600 towers, yet faces literacy and affordability gaps. Comparing global models from Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America reveals the need for human-centred strategies beyond infrastructure to ensure equitable transformation.
In 2025, Sarawak’s shift toward a tech-driven economy hinges on empowering its diverse youth cohort - aged 15 to 40 - with digital infrastructure, skills, and mentorship for inclusive and sustainable development.
In embracing digital transformation, Sarawak is not merely catching up with global trends. It is setting a powerful example of what a locally driven, inclusive digital economy can look like.