KUCHING, April 27 -- Sarawakians have been called on to remain optimistic about the state's future and not be influenced by pessimistic external perspectives.

According to a Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) report, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said the Sarawak government continues to move forward in implementing mega development projects guided by sound and strategic financial planning.

"The Sarawak government will not launch any project without considering the entire economic ecosystem, including infrastructure, finance, workforce, and future growth," he said at the Affin Bank Aidilfitri dinner here last night.

In his response to pessimistic views from certain quarters regarding Sarawak's ability to implement large-scale...