KUCHING, April 11 -- Stronger and more coordinated efforts between Sarawak and Indonesia are needed to advance the development of border regions, said Indonesian Consul General in Kuching Dr Abdullah Zulkifli.

Presenting a paper on strategic collaboration at an international seminar in Sambas on April 8, he said discussions among participants highlighted the need for enhanced coordination to address shared challenges, particularly in food security.

"Border cooperation can be implemented to tackle major issues such as food security.

"With better coordination, both sides can optimise resources and strengthen resilience," he said in a statement.

He highlighted existing collaboration in the energy sector as a key example of effective cros...