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Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Awang Tengah leads mission to Nusantara for investment, collaboration
Awang Tengah (fourth right) and members of the Sarawak and Indonesian delegations give a thumbs-up following the tree planting ceremony. KUCHING (July 27): A Sarawak delegation, led by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan visited Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara, today to explore opportunities for deeper bilateral cooperation and economic investment. According to a statement from Awang Tengah's office, the visit was part of Sarawak's broader engagement efforts during the Sarawak Connects Fair in Balikpapan. One of the highlights of the visit was a symbolic tree planting ceremony at Plaza Bhineka, where Awang Tengah planted a commemorative tree to symbolise the growing partnership between Sarawak and Nusantara. 'The gesture underscored our commitment to sustainable development and long-term collaboration between both regions,' said Awang Tengah. The delegation also toured key administrative and infrastructure developments in Nusantara, including government precincts, the state-of-the-art Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) Training Centre, and newly built healthcare facilities. These visits offered valuable insights into the rapid pace of the city's construction and urban planning. Awang Tengah, who also serves as Sarawak's Minister of International Trade, Industry and Investment, was accompanied by senior government officials and business leaders from Sarawak in a series of strategic engagements with their Indonesian counterparts. These included dialogue sessions focused on trade, infrastructure, and cross-border investment prospects. 'Nusantara, envisioned as Indonesia's sustainable and smart future capital, represents a key growth frontier in Southeast Asia, offering unique opportunities for regional integration and public-private partnerships,' said Awang Tengah. The discussions also aimed to foster mutual understanding and strengthen cross-border business synergies. Among those in the delegation were Sarawak Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Ripin Lamat; Deputy State Secretary for Economic Planning and Development Dato Sri Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel; Economic Planning Unit Director Datu Lester Matthew; and Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment Dzulkornain Masron. Also present were key officials from East Kalimantan's government and the Nusantara Capital City Authority (OIKN), including OIKN Deputy Head for Environment and Natural Resources Myrna Asnawati, and Deputy for Funding and Investment Roi Sudiro. Awang Tengah Ali Hasan bilateral cooperation lead nusantara
Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sarawak Connects Fair launched in Balikpapan to boost regional ties
Awang Tengah (fourth right) and other dignitaries cut the ribbon to launch the Sarawak Connects Fair KUCHING (July 27): Sarawak marked a significant milestone in regional cooperation with the launch of the Sarawak Connects Fair in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan yesterday, officiated by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. In a statement from his office, Awang Tengah said the event brought together government officials, industry players and stakeholders from both Sarawak and Indonesia to explore cross-border collaboration in key sectors. He said the fair symbolised Sarawak's commitment to strengthening economic connectivity and sustainable development across Borneo, while supporting Indonesia's vision for Nusantara as its new capital city. 'This initiative reflects our shared aspirations for inclusive growth and innovation-driven progress,' he said, adding that the fair aligns with Sarawak's Post-Covid19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030). 'Among the focal areas highlighted were healthcare and medical tourism, digital education partnerships, and resilient urban planning based on green and modular concepts,' he said. Awang Tengah also expressed appreciation to the East Kalimantan government and Indonesian partners for their support in making the event a success. 'The Sarawak Connects Fair is more than a trade exhibition—it is a strategic bridge linking communities, markets and investments across Borneo,' he said. The fair saw the participation of senior Sarawak officials, including Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Ripin Lamat, Deputy State Secretary Dato Sri Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel, and Economic Planning Unit Director Datu Lester Matthew. Indonesian dignitaries included East Kalimantan's Assistant for Economic Development Ir. Ujang Rachmad and Nusantara Capital City Authority (OIKN) Deputy Head for Funding and Investment Sudiro Roi Santoso. The event is expected to pave the way for deeper regional integration and long-term partnerships between Sarawak and East Kalimantan. Awang Tengah Ali Hasan lead Sarawak Connects Fair
