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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the importance of federal-state collaboration in accelerating Sarawak's economic development, signalling deepening ties between Putrajaya and the state government.
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The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation has launched the National Science Week Carnival 2026 in Sarawak, prioritizing outreach to interior and rural schools through STEM programmes and a new citizen science platform.
Sarawak has received a 3,655-hectare federal land parcel in Sibu under the Malaysia Agreement 1963. Premier Abang Johari announced plans to develop the site for housing, infrastructure, and agriculture, with RM1.5 million allocated for the initiative.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the importance of federal-state cooperation in advancing Sarawak's economic transformation, highlighting shared commitments to innovation and inclusive growth on Sarawak Day.