Dutch ambassador meets Sarawak Development Institute to discuss port projects
His Excellency Jacques Werner, Dutch Ambassador to Malaysia, held talks with the Sarawak Development Institute (SDI) on January 27 2026 to explore partnerships tied to Dutch corporate involvement in the state’s port…
Source: Sarawak Development Institute · July 27, 2026 at 11:01 PM · AI-assisted report
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KUALA LUMPUR, 28 JULY 2026 —
His Excellency Jacques Werner, Dutch Ambassador to Malaysia, held talks with the Sarawak Development Institute (SDI) on January 27 2026 to explore partnerships tied to Dutch corporate involvement in the state’s port developments.
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Mr Werner was accompanied by Miss Gyatri Jaydas, Senior Economic and Political Officer at the Dutch embassy in Kuala Lumpur. According to the SDI secretariat, the institute briefed the envoy on its current research priorities and transformation plan. Mr Werner described areas where Dutch firms are active in ongoing port projects in Sarawak. Both sides agreed to pursue joint work focused on the social aspects of infrastructure-led growth in the state.
The Sarawak Development Institute, a non-profit research body established in 1995, provides policy input on development issues to government and private clients.