Sabah State Initiatives
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Sabah Development Corridor (SDC) Initiatives
The Sabah Development Corridor (SDC) is a strategic initiative aimed at promoting economic growth and development in the Malaysian state of Sabah.
By focusing on these strategic thrusts, the Sabah Development Corridor aims to unlock the economic potential of Sabah and improve the well-being of its people while safeguarding the state’s natural environment for future generations.
The SDC focuses on 5 strategic thrusts to achieve its objectives:
This thrust aims to improve the standard of living and quality of life for the people of Sabah by addressing socio-economic challenges such as poverty, unemployment, healthcare, and housing. The SDC implements programs and initiatives to uplift disadvantaged communities and ensure inclusive development across the state.
The SDC aims to attract investment and promote the growth of key industries in Sabah, including agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, oil and gas, and renewable energy. This thrust involves providing incentives and support for businesses to establish and expand their operations in Sabah.
Enhancing the skills and capabilities of the local workforce is crucial for the sustainable development of Sabah. The SDC focuses on improving education and training opportunities, as well as promoting entrepreneurship and innovation to create a skilled and competitive workforce.
This thrust involves the construction and enhancement of physical infrastructure such as roads, ports, airports, telecommunications networks, and utilities to support economic activities and improve connectivity within Sabah and with neighboring regions.
Recognizing the importance of preserving Sabah’s rich natural resources and biodiversity, the SDC emphasizes sustainable development practices that minimize environmental impact and promote conservation efforts. This thrust includes initiatives to protect forests, wildlife habitats, marine ecosystems, and promote eco-tourism.
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5 Strategic Thrusts & 30 SDC Initiatives to 2030
The SDC encompasses various initiatives across multiple sectors to promote investment, infrastructure development, tourism, agriculture, education, and other key areas.
ST1: Restructuring the Business & Industry Ecosystem
This thrust aims to improve the standard of living and quality of life for the people of Sabah by addressing socio-economic challenges such as poverty, unemployment, healthcare, and housing. The SDC implements programs and initiatives to uplift disadvantaged communities and ensure inclusive development across the state.
Digital Connectivity
Special Economic Zone (KKIP Free Economic Zone)
SME Growth & Cluster Development
Knowledge Hubs
ST2: Spurring Key Economic Growth Areas
The SDC aims to attract investment and promote the growth of key industries in Sabah, including agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, oil and gas, and renewable energy. This thrust involves providing incentives and support for businesses to establish and expand their operations in Sabah.
Sabah Agro Industrial Precinct 2.0 (SAIP 2.0)
Palm Oil Industrial Cluster 2.0 (POIC 2.0)
Sipitang Oil & Gas Industrial Park (SOGIP)
Sepanggar Bay Container Port
Sandakan, Lahad Datu & Tawau as Regional Trading Hubs
KKIA International Air Cargo Hub
Sandakan, Lahad Datu & Tawau Air Cargo Supporting Spokes
Integrated Sustainable Agro-Marine Hubs
Green Energy from Biomass
Green Technology Development Centre
KK City Lifestyle Hubs
Digital Economy
Sabah Gold Coast Enclave
Sabah Premium Eco-Adventure
Borneo's Marine Paradise
ST3: Transforming Human Capital
Enhancing the skills and capabilities of the local workforce is crucial for the sustainable development of Sabah. The SDC focuses on improving education and training opportunities, as well as promoting entrepreneurship and innovation to create a skilled and competitive workforce.
Workforce of the Future
Sabah Digital Academy
Workforce Enpansion
Career & Talent Sabah
ST4: Improving Regional Inclusion
This thrust involves the construction and enhancement of physical infrastructure such as roads, ports, airports, telecommunications networks, and utilities to support economic activities and improve connectivity within Sabah and with neighboring regions.
Pan Borneo Highway & Road Network Expansion
Border Town and Inland Dry Port
Interior Food Valley
Next Gen Farmer Entrepreneurs
ST5: Enhancing Environmental Sustainability
Recognizing the importance of preserving Sabah’s rich natural resources and biodiversity, the SDC emphasizes sustainable development practices that minimize environmental impact and promote conservation efforts. This thrust includes initiatives to protect forests, wildlife habitats, marine ecosystems, and promote eco-tourism.
100% Sustainable Production & Consumption
Climate-Resilient & Sustainable Infrastructure
Green Growth
