Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. – Photo by Chimon Upon
KUCHING (July 21): Miri stands as a symbol of Sarawak’s development and multicultural harmony, reflecting the state’s progress and unity, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
In a statement posted on the Sarawakku Facebook page in conjunction with the Sarawak Day 2025 celebration, the Premier described Miri not only as an economic hub but also as a reflection of Sarawak’s strength in diversity, built on the foundations of its oil and gas industry.
“It symbolises the progress of our state and the harmony among our multiracial communities,” he added in a statement shared via the Sarawakku Facebook page today in conjunction with the Sarawak Day 2025 celebration.
He also revealed that this year’s Sarawak Day celebration carries the theme “Sarawak Maju Makmur” (Progressive and Prosperous Sarawak), underscoring the government’s commitment to strengthening ties between the state and its people across all ethnic backgrounds.
He thus stressed that unity among Sarawakians is the cornerstone for sustainable development as Sarawak moves toward becoming a high-income and developed region by 2030 while also praising Sarawak’s long-standing racial and religious harmony, urging the people to preserve this legacy as a source of strength and identity.
The Premier also reaffirmed the Sarawak government’s commitment to implementing the Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, aimed at achieving inclusive socio-economic growth.
“The Sarawak government will continue pushing forward the digital economy, artificial intelligence (AI), environmental sustainability, and the development of core sectors such as oil and gas, tourism, modern agriculture, and plantations,” he said.
On education, he announced that beginning next year, the Sarawak government will provide free tertiary education in selected fields at state-owned universities to reduce the financial burden on families and promote equal access to higher learning.
Abang Johari further reiterated Sarawak’s determination to uphold its rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), calling on Sarawakians to remain united in support of this cause.
“May Sarawak continue to progress, prosper, and stand as a model of harmony in Malaysia. Happy Sarawak Day 2025,” he concluded in the Facebook post.