Awang Tengah Leads Investment Mission to Nusantara
Sarawak Explores Deeper Ties wiht Nusantara: A Strategic visit for Bilateral Cooperation and Investment
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Kuching, Sarawak – July 27, 2025 – A high-level Sarawak delegation, spearheaded by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, embarked on a meaningful visit to Indonesia’s burgeoning new capital, Nusantara, today. The trip aimed to forge deeper bilateral cooperation and identify key economic investment opportunities between Sarawak and the enterprising new Indonesian capital.
The visit, detailed in a statement from Awang tengah’s office, is a crucial component of Sarawak’s ongoing engagement strategy, coinciding with the broader Sarawak Connects Fair held in Balikpapan.
Symbol of Partnership: Tree Planting Ceremony Marks Commitment
A pivotal moment of the delegation’s visit was a symbolic tree planting ceremony at Plaza Bhineka. Deputy Premier Awang Tengah planted a commemorative tree, a gesture signifying the strengthening and enduring partnership between Sarawak and Nusantara.
“This gesture underscores our unwavering commitment to sustainable progress and fostering long-term collaboration between our regions,” stated Awang Tengah, highlighting the shared vision for growth and environmental stewardship.
Insights into Nusantara’s Rapid Development
The Sarawak delegation undertook an extensive tour of Nusantara’s key administrative and infrastructural projects. This included visits to vital government precincts, the state-of-the-art Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) Training Center, and newly constructed healthcare facilities. these firsthand observations provided invaluable insights into the remarkable pace of the city’s construction and its sophisticated urban planning initiatives.
Strategic Engagements and Dialog Sessions
Accompanying Awang Tengah, who also holds the portfolio of Sarawak’s Minister of International Trade, Industry and Investment, were senior government officials and prominent business leaders from Sarawak. The delegation engaged in a series of strategic dialogues with their Indonesian counterparts, focusing on critical areas such as trade, infrastructure development, and cross-border investment prospects.
“Nusantara, envisioned as Indonesia’s sustainable and smart future capital, represents a key growth frontier in Southeast Asia,” Awang Tengah remarked. “It offers unique opportunities for regional integration and the development of robust public-private partnerships.”
The discussions were instrumental in fostering mutual understanding and strengthening cross-border business synergies, laying the groundwork for future collaborative ventures.
Key Delegation Members and Indonesian Officials
The Sarawak delegation comprised several key figures, including:
datuk Ripin Lamat, Sarawak Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development
Dato Sri Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel, Deputy State Secretary for Economic planning and Development
Datu Lester Matthew, Economic Planning Unit Director
Dzulkornain Masron, Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment
They were joined by esteemed officials from East Kalimantan’s government and the Nusantara Capital City Authority (OIKN), including:
Myrna Asnawati, OIKN Deputy Head for Habitat and Natural Resources
Roi Sudiro, Deputy for Funding and Investment
This high-level exchange signifies Sarawak’s proactive approach to exploring and capitalizing on the immense potential offered by Nusantara’s development.