Sarawak’s water resources provide edge in attracting data centres – Abang Johari

KUCHING, Oct 10: Sarawak’s abundant water resources provide the state with a major competitive advantage in attracting data centre investments by supporting both clean energy generation and essential cooling systems, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Abang Johari noted that this resource provides unique economic potential not widely found elsewhere in the country.

“Sarawak is blessed with abundant water resources, which are used to generate clean electricity that forms part of Sarawak’s economic strength, not found in other areas.

“Apart from being used to generate electricity, the abundant resources are also much needed for data centre cooling systems, and compared to other parts of the country, Sarawak also has an advantage in providing water supply for data centres,” he said.

He spoke at the grand parade for Sarawak Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar’s 80th birthday celebration at Padang Merdeka here today.

The Premier emphasized that natural advantages must be leveraged alongside technology, research, innovation, and expertise to drive future growth.

He also stressed the critical role of human resource development and environmental sustainability in supporting these initiatives.

“I am very confident that if these natural resources and energy strengths are combined with technology, research, innovation and expertise, with an emphasis on human resource development and the sustainability of resources and the environment, Sarawak will emerge as a new economic power in the region by 2030, God willing,” he stated. – TVS