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Mining

Mining sector will explore oil and non-oil mineral resources such as silica sand, rare earth elements (REE) and kaolin clay for high value downstream activities
INVESTSARAWAK Mining2

Sustainable Forestry Vision: Balancing Conservation and Growth in Sarawak

Mining sector in Sarawak is currently driven by oil and gas upstream activities, which provide the feedstock for petrochemical industry especially in Bintulu. Moving forward, Sarawak will explore into other mineral resources such as silica sand, rare earth elements (REE) and kaolin clay for high value downstream activities. To support this development, the State will develop geological mapping to provide details such as location, reserve volume and grades of the minerals and design business models to facilitate investments in mining industry and downstream processing.

Key Outcomes

RM5 billion of additional direct annual GDP from mining by 2030

Development of local supporting industries along the value chain to cater to growth of MNCs

2,300 jobs creation (from incremental new production & new operators)

Key Outcomes

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Maintain at least 60% Renewable Energy (RE) Capacity Mix by 2030

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600,000 tons Annual Reduction to CO2 emissions via electrification of mobility fleet in Sarawak

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Achieve 15% income from foreign markets outside of Sarawak through RE sector

STRATEGY

Strengthen the regulatory and policy framework of the mining sector and create an ecosystem of technical, business and financial expertise of State Mining Authority and agencies

Explore mining reserves and develop potential Public Private Partnership (PPP) opportunities to attract private sector investment

Strategy

Public-private collaboration towards expanding Renewable Energy generation and promoting export

600,000 tons Annual Reduction to CO2 emissions via electrification of mobility fleet in Sarawak

Catalytic Initiatives

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Strengthening State Minerals Management Authority (SMMA) and reform of mining policy and regulatory framework

  • Mining Policy and Regulatory Framework Reform to create the right ecosystem to drive exploration and attract quality investments in the mining industry
  • Increase geological and financial experts in SMMA to enable better evaluation of all business plans by investors

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Develop geological mapping, design business models to drive mining and streamline mining activities/ intensify downstream activities

  • Develop Geological Mapping and Mining Business Models
  • Create Mining Business Models for current and potential mining operators to develop entire value chain

04

Develop signature museum and cultural products

  • Brooke Dockyard Maritime Museum
  • Performing Arts Centre
  • Arts & Handicraft Centre
  • Sarawak Museum Campus

05

Develop ecotourism attractions within Sarawak's rich natural environment

  • Park Guide Training
  • Akademi Seni Sarawak Training and Development Programme
  • Sarawak Craft Council Development Programme

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Net Energy Metering (NEM)

  • Introduce Renewable Energy Supply Act
  • Incentivise first 500 domestic customers with solar photovoltaics installation
  • Public - Participation of government buildings in the Net Metering programs

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Promote Electric Vehicles (EV)

  • 100MW renewable energy generation capacity
  • 3 in 1 multi-fuel charging stations hydrogen, electric and conventional fuel
  • Attract and establish EV value chain

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