Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian emphasized the need for a collective transformation in policy and mindset for Sarawak to achieve high-income status by 2030.
Speaking at the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) Sarawak Appreciation Dinner 2025, Dr Sim noted 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.
Author's summary: Dr Sim calls for policy and mindset shift.