Sabah-Dalian pact anchors maritime and blue economy growth

Sabah and China's Dalian province signed two memorandums of understanding and three letters of intent to boost cooperation in trade, investment, industry, and Blue Economy. The agreements cover education, technology, maritime, and Blue Economy sectors, with Sabah focusing on 15 key industries under the Blue Economy framework.
Sabah has signed agreements with China's Dalian province to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, and Blue Economy. The Sabah-Dalian Trade Cooperation Mission, led by Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick, witnessed the signing of two memorandums of understanding and three letters of intent in Dalian. The agreements cover education, technology, maritime, and Blue Economy sectors. A collaboration between Dalian Maritime University and Universiti Malaysia Sabah was among the MoUs signed. Sabah is focusing on 15 key industries under the Blue Economy framework, including aquaculture and maritime logistics. The state recorded RM7.6bil in manufacturing sector investments in 2025, a 208% increase from the previous year.
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