(Kuching, 22nd) Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar stated that Sarawak has now risen to become an energy powerhouse attracting international attention, and was even specifically mentioned during bilateral talks between Malaysia and Japan.
He said that this topic was raised during his recent meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister. At that time, the Japanese side hoped that Malaysia could provide a guarantee of natural gas supply for up to 20 years.
Anwar pointed out that during the talks held in Tokyo, he not only emphasized the importance of the country's major economic centers such as the Klang Valley, Johor, and Penang, but also especially highlighted Sarawak's increasingly prominent role as a regional energy hub.
"I especially mentioned a new rising force, that is, Sarawak the energy giant."
He expressed this during his speech tonight at the 2026 Sarawak State Level Gawai Dayak Festival celebration held in Kuching.
Anwar said that Japan's request for Malaysia to provide a long-term guarantee of natural gas supply reflects the growing international trust in our country as an energy supplier, and Sarawak plays a key role in the entire energy ecosystem.
He said that Sarawak possesses immense potential for energy development, and the federal government and the Sarawak government should continue to strengthen cooperation to further leverage this advantage, so as to drive sustained economic growth in Sarawak and nationwide. 砂拉越总理阿邦佐哈里（左4）、首相安华、州元首敦丕显斯里旺朱乃迪（左6）及夫人拿汀巴丁宜法兹雅等嘉宾，于2026年砂拉越州级达雅丰收节庆典上合影留念。
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