Awg Tengah: Sarawak to develop Kota Petra Green Tech Park, generate RM12 bln investments

KUCHING (Nov 20): The Sarawak government has endorsed the establishment of the Kota Petra Green Technology Park (KPGTP) with Special Economic Zone status, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.

The state International Trade, Industry and Investment Minister said this initiative is a collaboration between Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (Centexs), and the private sector to create a high-tech industrial hub.

“This development is expected to generate RM12 billion investments and create 10,000 jobs during the construction phase in 2030,” he said when winding up his ministerial speech at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) here today.

He said the KPGTP is designed as a modern industrial park, which focuses on attracting investment in green technology sectors.

“The park will serve as a hub to foster collaboration among industry leaders, research institutions and startups through a supportive ecosystem,” he added.

He said for 2025, a total budget of RM40 million has been allocated to develop 14 industrial estates in Sarawak including Kuching High-Tech Park as an expansion for Sama Jaya Free Industrial Zone.

“This park will create attractive investment opportunities in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, drive innovation in semiconductor and advanced manufacturing,” he said.

Awang said his ministry has established the Industrial Park Management Committee (IPMC) to effectively manage, resolve issues and improve conditions in industrial parks in the effort to promote long-term sustainability.

“To begin with, we have formed IPMC for Sama Jaya Free Industrial Zone and Demak Laut Industrial Park.”

He said IPMC will forge strong rapport, close collaboration and coordination between government and private entities located in the industrial parks.

“IPMC will act as a liaison platform to address tenant concerns and facilitate communication with the relevant government agencies.

“This initiative will be extended to encompass all other government-developed industrial parks throughout Sarawak,” he said.