On 17 July 2024, MIDA and the Sarawak State Government co-hosted the first installment of the MIDA Invest Series – Sarawak: Unfolding Its Business Potential. This event aimed to highlight Sarawak’s dynamic business landscape, presenting untapped business and investment opportunities, and facilitating engagement with key state agencies and stakeholders. 

The event, held at MIDA Sentral in Kuala Lumpur, attracted over 200 participants, including industry leaders, government officials, entrepreneurs, and senior management from various sectors.

Graced by YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr.) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Premier of Sarawak, he emphasised the state’s commitment to clean energy, highlighting opportunities in solar, bioenergy, and other renewable technologies. YB Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry, underscored the alignment of Sarawak’s green energy agenda with Malaysia’s national Green Investment Strategy (GIS), aiming to attract significant green investments.

The event featured sessions on Sarawak’s strategic initiatives, sustainable port infrastructure, and digital economy, underscoring the state’s role as a key investment destination. Sarawak’s investment success in 2023, with RM7.8 billion in approved investments, sets a positive outlook for 2024.