Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Sarawak’s premier, has announced that 2026 will be the state administration’s “delivery year,” with an intensified effort to finalise and launch its key development programmes ahead of the next state election. Addressing a recent cabinet retreat, he insisted that every branch of government must show concrete progress on essential infrastructure, economic and social initiatives by mid-decade.

Among the key initiatives scheduled for delivery in 2026 are:
• Complete commissioning of the Pan-Borneo Highway throughout Sarawak, boosting links between coastal cities and inland regions.
• Launch of Sarawak Metro’s initial phase, featuring light-rail connections in Kuching and its surrounding towns.
• Significant progress on rural electrification and expanded water networks, guaranteeing dependable utility services for all communities.
• Deployment of 5G and upgraded broadband coverage in urban centres and targeted rural locales, supporting the administration’s push for a digital economy.

Abang Johari highlighted that government bodies will be accountable to firm deadlines and performance indicators—from completing portions of the Pan-Borneo Highway and expanding high-speed internet to upgrading rural roads and enhancing tourism facilities. He referred to the state’s economic diversification efforts—like the Tanjung Manis halal hub project and programmes by the Sarawak Multimedia Authority—as sectors that need to exhibit consistent annual growth.

Socially, the premier stressed continued endeavours to enhance healthcare accessibility with modernised facilities, increase capacity in pre-school and secondary education, and provide more budget-friendly housing. There will also be a focus on environmental sustainability: safeguarding forest reserves, mitigating flood risks via improved drainage networks, and fostering low-carbon energy, such as hydropower and solar installations.

Abang Johari concluded with a caution that 2026 “will go down as the year Sarawak rose to the challenge. Every undertaking, no matter its scale, must be finalised and every service pledge honoured.” He encouraged civil servants and agencies across all tiers to work in tandem, expedite approval processes, and track advancements in real time. Should Sarawak prevail, he added, the state will establish a fresh benchmark for execution and transparency in Malaysia’s governance.

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