SERIAN: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has announced the Sarawak government’s goal of achieving a gross domestic product (GDP) of RM1.4bil for Serian Division by 2030.
According to him, the division currently has reached a GDP of RM600mil.
“The GDP target for Serian division by 2030 is RM1.4bil. At present, the GDP for Serian is RM600mil, meaning there is an additional RM800mil needed to achieve the target,” he told the media following the State Development Coordination Committee Meeting at Serian Conference Centre today (Nov 16).
Abang Johari expressed confidence that Serian can attain this target with the development of necessary infrastructure and by positioning itself as one of the tourism hubs in Sarawak.
He outlined the vision for Serian’s tourism sector, aiming to shape it as a ‘mini New Zealand’, drawing inspiration from the country’s successful tourism model.
“Serian can be made into a mini New Zealand with a model following that country. First, Serian has a landscape similar to mountainous areas. Secondly, Serian has rivers as well as the cultural heritage of the local community, especially the Bidayuhs.”
Serian’s tourism appeal includes hot springs, Borneo Heights, lakes, fruit seasons, and its proximity to Kuching.
Abang Johari stated that the tourism potential in the area will be further enhanced with the upcoming operation of the Autonomous Rapid Transit system in the future.
Also present at the meeting were Deputy Premiers Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian; Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom; Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah; Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah; Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn; State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, along with other Cabinet members and state government officials.
