Sarawak: The Sarawak Bumiputera Consulting Engineers Association (GJPBS) is set to play a key role in advancing engineering development and enhancing Bumiputera professional participation in the state's construction and infrastructure sector. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof said local consulting engineers, particularly from Sarawak, play an important role in ensuring development projects are carried out sustainably, competitively, and in line with local needs.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Fadillah emphasized the importance of leveraging existing facilities, such as training centres, and highlighted the upcoming joint excellence centre. He made these remarks while officiating GJPBS' new office and training centre in Petra Jaya today. He also stated that the government welcomes constructive suggestions from professional bodies like GJPBS to ensure policies and projects deliver maximum benefits to the people.

Meanwhile, GJPBS chairman Irwan Zulkarnain Muhammad Hasbie expressed appreciation for the government's support and reaffirmed the association's commitment to provide technical expertise while upholding professional standards. He mentioned that the joint excellence centre in Samarahan will host various programmes and activities not only for GJPBS members but also for other agencies and organisations.