KUCHING, April 15 -- Bintulu Port has been told to chart a bold and forward-looking path as it enters its next phase of growth following three decades of development.

Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the port's role must evolve beyond facilitating trade to shaping how trade is conducted in the future.

"Today, Bintulu Port stands as the pulse of Sarawak's economy, supporting industries, enabling trade, and connecting Sarawak to the world," he said during Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad's (BPHB) 30th anniversary dinner here on Tuesday.

As Sarawak advances under the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030), he said Bintulu Port's importance will continue to grow, requiring not only expansion in capacity b...