Sarawak’s planned Trade and Tourism Office in Pontianak, Indonesia, is expected to begin operating around mid-2027, The Borneo Post reported on October 5. The state has identified a building for the office, which must be renovated before it can open. Sarawak’s deputy premier and minister for international trade, industry and investment said the eventual chief executive appointment requires approval from the Indonesian government. He gave the update after the Welfare Micro-Entrepreneur Awards ceremony in Kuching on Sunday; the report does not name the ceremony’s specific venue. Renovation and approval remain outstanding, so mid-2027 is an expected start, not a confirmed opening date.