# Sarawak state economic and development initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sarawak-state-economic-and-development-initiatives > Updated: 2026-09-02T23:30:50.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has announced several initiatives focused on state revenue, civil servant welfare, and economic development. In August, the Premier announced a special financial assistance package equivalent to two months’ salary for state civil servants, citing a significant increase in state revenue which has risen from approximately RM7 billion to RM14 billion during his tenure. He also outlined various development projects for Sarikei, including tourism, green-economy initiatives, and infrastructure improvements such as the extension of the Tanjung Manis Airport runway. By September, the focus expanded to include the role of engineering in sustainable development and state procurement policies. The Premier reported that a policy allocating 30 percent of major state government projects to Bumiputera contractors has resulted in RM200 million in contracts. While the allocation is being managed through a ballot system, industry representatives noted that contractors must maintain technical capability alongside meeting these quotas. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Sarawak Premier highlights engineering role and RM200m Bumiputera contract milestone Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasized the role of engineers in sustainable growth and announced that Bumiputera contractor allocations have yielded RM200 million in state contracts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarawak-premier-highlights-engineering-role-and-rm200m-bumiputera-contract-milestone ### 2026-08-07: Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Openg Announces Two‑Month Bonus for State Civil Servants Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Openg announced a two‑month salary bonus for state civil servants, citing strong revenue growth and unveiling development projects in Sarikei. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarawak-premier-abang-johari-openg-announces-twomonth-bonus-for-state-civil-servants --- Cite as: Sarawak state economic and development initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sarawak-state-economic-and-development-initiatives