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Sarawak's Economy Making Strides

Professor Dr Evan Lau, Head of Strategy, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

23-Nov-23 08:30

Sarawak's Economy Making Strides

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg unveiled the state’s largest-ever budget for 2024, totaling 12.4 billion ringgit. Professor Dr. Evan Lau, Head of Strategy, Faculty of Economics and Business, University Malaysia Sarawak tells us what are the drivers of the state's economy and the development gaps.

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Produced by: Chin Wai Lun

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Wong Shou Ning, Keith Kam


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Tags:  sarawak state budget 2024state economy





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