Pontianak, July 21 -- Indonesia's Kubu Raya District is seeking to deepen economic ties with Malaysia's Sarawak through cooperation in trade, entrepreneurship and halal industries, the district's head, Sujiwo, said during a visit to Kuching.

"We hope this cooperation will move beyond meetings and produce concrete actions that benefit Kubu Raya," Sujiwo said at a reception hosted by Indonesia's Consulate General in Kuching.

The visit coincided with Sujiwo's participation in the Borneo International Halal Showcase 2026, held at the invitation of Sarawak's Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment.

The July 21-23 forum aims to help Kubu Raya District in West Kalimantan Province expand market access, explore investment oppor...