If you’ve been following Sarawak News lately, you might have noticed something brewing back home. It’s not just the laksa that’s heating up—it’s Sarawak Malaysia’s mission to become Southeast Asia’s green energy powerhouse.
According to Nikkei Asia, our humble homeland is gearing up to lead the charge in renewable energy. The New Straits Times calls it “immense potential.” Sounds like hype? Not at all. This is the real deal. And for those of us from Sarawak and Sabah (especially those abroad), it might just be the perfect time to take a fresh look at Malaysia investment opportunities—right in our backyard.
🌱 Sarawak’s Clean Energy Dream: More Than Just Talk
We’re not just planting trees and crossing fingers. Sarawak is already running on over 60% renewable energy. Yup, we’re talking real results here. Under the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, green energy isn’t a side hustle—it’s one of the main pillars.
Big green goals on the table:
- Keep that 60% renewable energy mix going strong
- Turn Sarawak into a clean energy exporter
- Build a future full of green jobs, innovation, and low-carbon living
And the best part? It’s not just talk. It’s already happening.
⚡ Hydro Dams Are Doing the Heavy Lifting
Sarawak’s not new to the clean energy game—we’ve been quietly building a solid hydropower backbone for years.
Our power players:
- Bakun Dam – one of the biggest in Southeast Asia
- Murum Dam
- Baleh Dam – coming soon!
Combined, these guys pump out over 3,400 MW of clean, renewable power. That’s enough to power all of Sarawak and still sell to our neighbors. And yes—we’re already exporting electricity to West Kalimantan. Next up? Brunei, Sabah, and even the rest of Malaysia.
🚆 Hydrogen: Not Sci-Fi, It’s Sarawak’s Next Big Thing
This one’s exciting. Imagine hopping on a train or bus that runs on green hydrogen. In Sarawak, that’s already a thing.
Hydrogen highlights:
- First in Southeast Asia to export green hydrogen to Japan
- Hydrogen-powered buses and trains running in Kuching
- KUTS (Kuching Urban Transport System): Our upcoming hydrogen rail network
On top of that, projects like H2biscus and H2ornbill are putting us on the global map. Big names like Korea’s LOTTE and Japan’s ENEOS are jumping in. It’s not a dream—it’s happening right here in Sarawak Borneo.
📘 Sarawak Sustainability Vision 2030: It’s Personal
This one hits home. Datu Dr. Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel and the team behind Sarawak Sustainability Vision 2030aren’t just pushing papers—they’re building a cleaner, smarter future for all of us.
What’s in the plan?
- Stick to the low-carbon game plan
- Push smart cities and circular economy models
- Make sure everyone—including rural and indigenous folks—gets a piece of the pie
They’re not trying to copy anyone. They’re setting the standard for how sustainable development should be done.
🏗️ Malaysia Invest Alert: Why Everyone’s Watching Sarawak
If you’re scouting for solid Malaysia Investment opportunities, Sarawak should be on your radar.
Here’s why investors are jumping in:
- 💰 Tax perks: Pioneer status, tax allowances, reinvestment incentives
- 🌍 Affordable industrial land: Especially in high-tech and energy-intensive zones
- ⚡ Cheap power and water: Thanks to all that clean energy
- 👷♂️ Skilled workforce: Homegrown talent, with more being trained every year
Industrial areas like Samalaju (heavy industries) and Sama Jaya (tech hub) are already buzzing with activity.
🌲 Forests That Pay You Back
Did you know over half of Sarawak’s land is protected forest?
We’re not just preserving nature for fun—we’re turning it into a carbon credit economy.
Here’s the deal:
- Forests act as carbon sinks (aka nature’s vacuum cleaners)
- We sell those carbon credits on voluntary carbon markets
- Communities (especially in rural areas) earn from keeping nature untouched
It’s like saving the planet and building a better village economy—at the same time.
🎓 Green Jobs for the Next Gen (and Maybe You)
Sarawak isn’t just creating clean energy—it’s also creating new jobs.
What jobs are coming?
- 🌱 Green engineers and hydropower experts
- 💼 ESG and sustainability consultants
- 💨 Hydrogen logistics and safety techs
- 📊 Carbon market analysts
- 📚 Environmental educators
PCDS 2030 even targets 40% science enrolment in schools. Our kids could grow up saving the world—and making a good living doing it.
✈️ Overseas Sarawakians: This Is Your Sign
If you’ve been thinking of coming home—or at least reconnecting—this might be the best time.
Some ideas to get involved:
- 🌿 Start a green startup—solar, biofuels, or climate tech
- 🏞️ Launch an eco-tourism retreat or rewilding project
- 📈 Invest in hydrogen or renewable infrastructure
- 🎓 Teach or mentor in local STEM or ESG programs
- 🛠️ Be part of Kuching’s smart city movement
You don’t need to move back right away. Start small. Visit. Collaborate. You might be surprised what’s waiting.
📣 Real Voices, Real Impact
At the Green Energy Symposium Sarawak 2023, everyone from policy-makers to young entrepreneurs showed up with one shared belief:
“Sarawak isn’t following trends—we’re making them.”
You don’t have to be a big name to make a big difference. This green wave is open to all of us.
🧡 Sarawak and Sabah: Coming Full Circle
Our land has always taken care of us. Now it’s our turn to take care of it—and thrive while doing it. Sarawak is finally getting the spotlight it deserves—not just for tourism or timber, but as a leader in the green economy of tomorrow.
And whether you’re in Melbourne, Manchester, or Miri, this is your reminder that home is not behind you—it’s ahead of you.
🔗 Ready to Plug In?
Start here:
- 🌐 Invest Sarawak – see what opportunities fit your goals
- 🌱 Sustainable Borneo – follow green initiatives and news
- ⚙️ RECODA – explore development corridors and support programs
🌏 Final Words: This Is Our Moment
Sarawak Borneo is more than a beautiful place—it’s a blueprint for a sustainable future. And the best part? It’s happening now.
So whether you’re an investor, a dreamer, or just a Sarawakian at heart…
👉 Come home. Give back. Grow together.
