Sarawak sets up RM8bil state fund


Quest for better living: Abang Johari (centre) arriving at the state legislative assembly complex. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: The Sarawak Legislative Assembly has approved a Bill to set up a sovereign wealth fund for the state with an initial amount of RM8bil.

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the fund would enable the state to convert non-renewable assets to financial assets, invest for the future through forced savings, and secure the continued growth of financial reserves through diversified investments.

Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Sarawak Legislative Assembly ,

   

Next In Nation

Two dead, two seriously hurt after car plunges into ravine
NGOs to bring 5,000 members to Najib solidarity gathering
Teen girl remanded three days for stabbing aunt
Ayer Keroh crash: Cops scouring landfills in search of trailer's missing front wheel
SOGDC earns anti-bribery certification
Illegal power connections pose safety risks, Sabah Electricity warns
Sabah Umno support’s King’s decree, hopes Najib gets fair treatment
Najib solidarity rally: Application incomplete, no permission to proceed, cops tell organisers
Cops nab main suspect linked to discovery of murdered woman's body found in Serdang hotel
Selangor govt to review concert guidelines

Others Also Read