KUCHING, Feb 16 — Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg today said the Indonesian government has requested for assistance from the state government in the development of hydropower projects in Indonesian Kalimantan.
“I will be going to Jakarta next week to meet with Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif,” he said at the launch of “We Own Sarawak Programme” organised by PBB Women’s wing at the party headquarters here.
“They want us because we have the expertise in hydropower and we will work together with them in the development of hydropower in Kalimantan.
He said the meeting will centre on how Sarawak and Indonesian government can collaborate in harnessing hydropower potential in Kalimantan.
Sarawak now owns Batang Ai, Murum and Bakun dams while Baleh dam is under construction.
