(Kuching, 21st) Sarawak will further strengthen its capabilities in sustainable and resilient urban and regional development planning through collaboration with international experts.
Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan stated that the working visit by the Sarawak delegation to Oslo and Bergen, Norway, in February this year was an important step in promoting sustainable development, regional balance, and inclusive growth.
He said: "The implementation direction of the 'Sarawak Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030' (PCDS 2030) is consistent with international best practices. This visit provided Sarawak with the opportunity to learn from Scandinavia's successful experiences and models in urban planning, sustainable development strategies, and cultural integration."
Awang Tengah made these remarks yesterday in Kuching during a meeting with Dr. Hans-Jacob Roald from Western Norway University of Applied Sciences.
He added that working with academic experts like Dr. Roald will help enhance Sarawak's professional capabilities in sustainable urban planning.
"Through such collaboration, Sarawak can plan and implement urban and regional development projects that meet modern needs, with sustainability and the well-being of the people as the core focus."
During the meeting, both parties also exchanged ideas on how to balance economic growth with environmental protection.
Awang Tengah said: "We can learn from Norway's successful experience, showing that it is possible to build modern infrastructure while preserving the natural beauty of the landscape and the unique charm of our cultural heritage."
Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan stated that the working visit by the Sarawak delegation to Oslo and Bergen, Norway, in February this year was an important step in promoting sustainable development, regional balance, and inclusive growth.
He said: "The implementation direction of the 'Sarawak Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030' (PCDS 2030) is consistent with international best practices. This visit provided Sarawak with the opportunity to learn from Scandinavia's successful experiences and models in urban planning, sustainable development strategies, and cultural integration."
Awang Tengah made these remarks yesterday in Kuching during a meeting with Dr. Hans-Jacob Roald from Western Norway University of Applied Sciences.
He added that working with academic experts like Dr. Roald will help enhance Sarawak's professional capabilities in sustainable urban planning.
"Through such collaboration, Sarawak can plan and implement urban and regional development projects that meet modern needs, with sustainability and the well-being of the people as the core focus."
During the meeting, both parties also exchanged ideas on how to balance economic growth with environmental protection.
Awang Tengah said: "We can learn from Norway's successful experience, showing that it is possible to build modern infrastructure while preserving the natural beauty of the landscape and the unique charm of our cultural heritage."