KUCHING: Sarawak is strengthening its science and engineering tradition with the event of Sarawak Science Centre and Borneo Astronomy Centre in Santubong.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stated these establishments are set to encourage curiosity, strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) literacy, and encourage younger Sarawakians to pursue careers in Science, Engineering and Technology together with aerospace engineering. These are in tandem with the demand in aerospace and new area growth.
“I believe the facilities would ensure aerospace and new space visible and achievable for young Sarawakians,” he stated.
He made these remarks in his keynote tackle on the launching ceremony of Asia Pacific Aerospace Conference and Exhibition (APACE) 2026 at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching on Tuesday (Jan 27).
Noting how aerospace and new area growth should be accountable, Abang Johari stated Sarawak is investing in local weather and environmental analysis, conservation and carbon administration, low-carbon expertise and mobility in addition to renewable and inexperienced power together with hydrogen.
He stated aerospace, aviation and area programs contribute on to emissions discount, local weather monitoring and sustainable mobility, therefore financial progress and environmental stewardship should advance hand in hand.
“We are usually not chasing status; we’re constructing lasting functionality. We are getting ready Sarawakians to not simply use these applied sciences however to design, construct, and to derive prosperity from them.
“In doing so, we are building our capability to secure our own future and contribute meaningfully to a collaborative and competitive aerospace future for all of ASEAN. By building our capability in this high-growth industry, we position Sarawak not merely as a participant, but as a capable partner in shaping the orbital infrastructure for tomorrow,” he stated.
Abang Johari confused that Sarawak is positioning itself as an aerospace and new area schooling hub thus turning into a capability-driven aviation hub and as a contributor to ASEAN’S aerospace future.
With ASEAN having scale of younger expertise and shared ambition, he stated by working collectively ASEAN can emerge as a globally aggressive aerospace and new area area.
“Sarawak is getting ready for the way forward for aerospace and new area, however preparation alone isn’t sufficient. We should construct functionality, encourage expertise, and collaborate.
“To our partners, industry, universities, investors and ASEAN colleagues, we invite you to build with Sarawak. To invest in capability, to develop talent as well as to reshape the aerospace and new space economy of this region together,” he added.