Bintulu: The Transitioning Industrial Clusters (TIC) initiative in Bintulu, Sarawak, has the potential to contribute an additional RM12 billion to Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. This initiative is expected to create 19,000 new job opportunities and reduce carbon emissions by 21.35 million tonnes by 2040.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Anwar stated that this effort aligns with the state’s aspirations towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions and reinforces Sarawak’s role as a leader in the green industry. Anwar shared these insights in a post on X earlier today.

Earlier today, Anwar chaired the National Digital Economy and Fourth Industrial Revolution Council (MED4IRN) Meeting No 3/2025. This meeting serves as a critical platform for assessing progress and setting new directions for the nation’s digital economy. During the meeting, Anwar expressed interest in Sarawak’s plan to develop a TIC in Bintulu.

He stated that the government agreed to adopt TIC as a national agenda. This strategic move aims to unite companies and public institutions to drive green economic growth, create highly skilled job opportunities, and reduce carbon emissions.

The meeting also addressed the implementation of GovTech Malaysia, including the MyGOV Malaysia application, which functions as the government’s single digital gateway. Through this gateway, citizens can interact with various government agencies online, eliminating the need to queue at counters. Anwar emphasized that this reflects the government’s commitment to delivering services in a simple, efficient, and transparent manner.

In the same meeting, Anwar highlighted the importance of expanding the implementation of MyDigital ID to the private sector. He stressed the need for a secure, comprehensive, and trusted digital ecosystem for government services and all aspects of daily life and future business activities.