Dr Sim: Policy, Mindset Shift Crucial for Sarawak's High-Income Status
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian emphasized the need for a collective transformation in policy and mindset to achieve Sarawak's goal of becoming a high-income state by 2030.
Speaking at the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) Sarawak Appreciation Dinner 2025, Dr Sim stated that drainage and irrigation should be viewed as critical enablers of economic growth, climate resilience, and urban liveability, rather than merely as engineering functions.
Sarawak's nation-building is entering a very different phase. DID, as a technical agency, carries a heavy responsibility.
- Dr Sim highlighted the importance of shifting the mindset towards drainage and irrigation.
- The goal is to achieve high-income status by 2030.
Author's summary: Dr Sim calls for policy and mindset shift for Sarawak's growth.