Biawak Empowered as Gateway for Sarawak-Indonesia Economy
LUNDU: The Biawak area in Lundu will be empowered as a strategic gateway for cross-border economic activity between Sarawak and Indonesia, thereby unlocking broader trade network opportunities with Kalimantan and the wider ASEAN region.
Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg explained that upgrading the Biawak border post is expected to serve as a catalyst to strengthen economic and business ties between Sarawak and Kalimantan, Indonesia.
He added that the move aligns with ongoing efforts to establish a Bornean economic cooperation network that can subsequently interface with the regional ASEAN economy.
“One matter I wish to highlight regarding Indonesia is that we will upgrade the border gateway in Biawak. This will serve as a key channel for cooperation between Indonesia and Malaysia, which will undoubtedly impact Sarawak, and this connection will further reinforce economic relations between both nations." he said.
He said this while speaking at the Closing Ceremony of the Batang Kayan Regatta in Lundu on Sunday.
At the same time, Datuk Patinggi Abang Zohari shared that he had recently received a courtesy call from the Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry alongside his delegation, who expressed their intent to establish a Bornean economic cooperation network.
“I would like to share that I received a visit from the Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and his team, who intend to set up a Bornean economic cooperation network. This network will be connected to the regional ASEAN economy.
“This represents a fresh opportunity to strengthen cooperation capable of driving deeper economic development, thereby boosting economic growth across this region.” — UKASnews
