RM100 Billion Tanjung Embang Development To Spur Southern Sarawak's Economy
KUCHING: The large-scale development project worth RM100 billion in Tanjung Embang has the potential to transform the small village into a new township and a strategic economic growth hub in southern Sarawak.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof said the development will unlock broader economic opportunities through the construction of a deep-sea port, an international airport, and terminal facilities.
“So, Insya-Allah, if we listen to our Sarawak Premier's announcement, a small village named Tanjung Embang will become a city that can bring prosperity to the southern zone,” he said.
He said this in his speech at the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Southern Zone Special Convention 2026 here on Sunday.
The convention was officiated by Sarawak Premier and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg.
Datuk Amar Fadillah added that international investors' confidence in Sarawak's economic potential reflects the state's standing as a strategic investment destination.
Among the investment commitments announced are Japanese technology company SoftBank's investment valued at US$50 billion, alongside an investment from China totalling US$1 billion to harness Sarawak's gas resources.
He explained that political stability, a clear development direction, strong leadership, and efforts to cultivate high-skilled human capital are among the key factors in attracting investor confidence.
In this regard, he stressed that the responsibility of developing the state and safeguarding the welfare of the rakyat must be carried out continuously, rather than only when elections approach.
“We work around the clock, not just playing politics, and we only engage in politics when election time arrives. Once we win, it is time for us to campaign all out. Once the campaign ends and the election concludes, we refocus on working for the people and our state,” he emphasised.
He also reminded attendees of the importance of preparedness in facing digital communication challenges, particularly the spread of fake news and the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
He noted that mastery of digital technology must be enhanced through the active participation of youths to ensure accurate information regarding Sarawak's policies and development achievements is effectively conveyed to the public.
Also present were Deputy Premiers of Sarawak Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar, and other honored guests. — UKASnews
