{
  "id": 9931984,
  "title": "Sarawak to set up authority to manage and develop lakes, says Abang Johari",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/sarawak-to-set-up-authority-to-manage-and-develop-lakes-says-abang",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T07:16:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/26/sarawak-to-set-up-authority-to-manage-and-develop-lakes-says-abang-johari/236619"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUCHING, Sept 26 — Sarawak is set to create an authority to manage, develop and enhance the state's lake areas over the next five years, according to Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The initiative is part of the state's comprehensive development plans and draws inspiration from successful approaches implemented by other regions that transformed lakes into popular resort destinations. \"Insya-Allah, we will establish an authority to oversee all our lakes in Sarawak, including rivers with potential,\" Abang Johari stated during the launch of the Sarawakku Sayang 2026 programme in Betong. He emphasized that this move will contribute to the state's economic growth and reinforce Sarawak's existing strengths. Additionally, the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) will establish a Flying School Academy in Betong to bolster the state's progress in modern agriculture through the use of drone technology. Abang Johari highlighted the significance of drones alongside traditional aircraft and supported the establishment of a flying academy in the Betong area, taking advantage of the open airspace to provide a conducive learning environment for students.",
  "summary": "KUCHING, Sept 26 — Sarawak will establish an authority to oversee, manage and develop the state’s lake areas...",
  "key_points": [
    "Sarawak to create authority for lake management over five years",
    "Initiative inspired by successful regional lake transformation projects",
    "CENTEXS to establish Flying School Academy in Betong for modern agriculture"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Creating a lake management authority aligns with Sarawak's economic growth plans, leveraging proven models to turn lakes into resorts and reinforcing the state's existing strengths.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Sarawak To Establish Authority To Manage, Develop Lake Areas– Abang Johari",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/general-sarawak-to-establish-authority-to-manage-develop-lake-areasa",
        "published": "2026-09-26T06:00:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Abang Johari warns against race-based politics in Sarawak",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/abang-johari-warns-against-race-based-politics-in-sarawak",
        "published": "2026-09-26T08:28:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}