KUCHING (Jan 26): Outgoing US ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D Kagan has expressed confidence that Sarawak will continue to attract greater interest and investment from American companies following sustained efforts to promote the state as a viable business destination. “I’ve told every American company with whom I engage, who are looking at Malaysia, that they should look at Sarawak. But I think that we've helped put Sarawak on the map for American businesses, working with our friends at the American Chambers of Commerce, at the US-Asean Business Council, and with the Malaysian government as well as the Sarawak state government. The ambassador also highlighted Sarawak’s strong potential in the energy sector, particularly in renewable energy, noting that opportunities extended beyond power generation to include energy transmission and management. “It is noticeable that Sarawak’s energy capacity, along with its access to electricity and water, positions the state well to attract data centres.

Source: The Edge Markets January 26, 2026 14:54 UTC