{"id":8159,"date":"2026-07-16T11:00:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T03:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/?p=8159"},"modified":"2026-08-18T15:27:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T07:27:30","slug":"asm-presents-sarawak-mineral-policy-phase-1-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/asm-presents-sarawak-mineral-policy-phase-1-report\/","title":{"rendered":"ASM Presents Sarawak Mineral Policy Phase 1 Report"},"content":{"rendered":"

ASM presented the Final Report of Phase 1 of the Policy and Guidelines for the Development of the Mineral Industry in Sarawak to the State Minerals Management Authority (SMMA<\/a>) on 26 May 2026, chaired by the Premier of Sarawak<\/a>, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg.<\/p>\n

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In his opening remarks, ASM President and Science, Technology and Innovation Advisor to the Prime Minister and the Nation, Academician Datuk Dr Tengku Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen FASc<\/a>, provided a strategic overview of the study.<\/p>\n

He emphasised the need for Sarawak\u2019s mineral sector to move beyond a traditional value-extraction model towards one that prioritises value creation, innovation, and long-term sustainability.<\/p>\n

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The Study Director presented the study\u2019s findings and recommendations, Mr Teoh Lay Hock FASc<\/a>, with support from Co-Director, Academician Datuk Fateh Chand FASc<\/a>, and sustainable mining expert, Ts Raja Shazrin Shah Raja Ehsan Shah FASc<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Endorsed by the Premier of Sarawak, the report establishes a strategic framework to guide the responsible, competitive, and sustainable development of the state\u2019s mineral resources.<\/p>\n

At the heart of the Sarawak Mineral Policy are seven priority core areas identified to provide actionable guidance for the sustainable growth and development of Sarawak\u2019s mineral resource sector.<\/p>\n

These core areas are:<\/p>\n