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Bintulu-Samalaju has been placed in a global industrial transition network, with Sarawak taking the lead convener role. [image: 1784941486766-bintulu-samalaju-tic.jpg] Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said the Bintulu-Samalaju Transitioning Industrial Clusters (TIC) initiative is aimed at pushing the area towards a cleaner, lower-carbon industrial economy. The initiative was formally launched in June as a federal-state partnership involving Sarawak's Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability, MyDIGITAL Corporation and the World Economic Forum. What it means for Sarawak The Bintulu-Samalaju corridor is now Malaysia's first member of the World Economic Forum's TIC network. More than 25 companies are involved, with four pilot projects already identified. The initiative is projected to contribute about RM12 billion a year to GDP by 2040 and create nearly 19,000 jobs. Dr Hazland said the plan builds on Sarawak's renewable energy strength, petrochemical base and hydrogen ambitions. Location: Bintulu-Samalaju industrial corridor Details: Low-carbon industrial transition initiative, led by Sarawak as lead convener Hot Score: 25/30 Source: https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/07/25/bintulu-samalaju-joins-global-industrial-transition-network-with-sarawak-as-lead-convener-says-deputy-minister/ Photo: The Borneo Post Big industry news, but the real test is whether the jobs and spillover reach Sarawakians. What do you think?

Zecon Renewables has landed a RM328 million contract for Sarawak's first agrivoltaics solar project. [image: 1784865967672-zecon-solar-contract.jpg] Source: DayakDaily The contract covers a 100MWac solar photovoltaic facility at Kota Petra Green Technology Park. Zecon Bhd said its wholly owned subsidiary, Zecon Renewables Sdn Bhd, received the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning contract from Zecon Renewables (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd. Location: Kota Petra Green Technology Park, Sarawak Details: The job includes the solar plant, grid connection facilities, site infrastructure, earthworks and a proposed 130-metre bridge across Sungai Serai. The project is backed by a 30-year power purchase agreement with Syarikat Sesco Bhd. Commercial operation is scheduled by Dec 31, 2027. This is not something people will feel overnight, but it is a sizeable energy project for Sarawak. Source: DayakDaily What do you think?