Bangladesh High Commissioner to Malaysia Monjurul Karim Khan Chowdhury and Sarawak Premier Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari held a meeting at the Premier's Office in Kuching. Photo: High Commission

DHAKA, April 16, 2026 (BSS) - Malaysia's state Sarawak has agreed in 
principle to recruit more Bangladeshi workers, appreciating their 
contribution to the construction sector, while both sides explored expanding 
cooperation in key economic areas.

The development came during a meeting between Bangladesh High Commissioner to 
Malaysia Monjurul Karim Khan Chowdhury and Sarawak Premier Abang Haji Abdul 
Rahman Zohari at the Premier's Office in Kuching, according to a message 
received here today. 

During the meeting, both sides emphasised enhancing cooperation in 
agriculture, renewable energy and labour migration. 

The High Commissioner highlighted Bangladesh's strengths in agriculture and 
human resources, expressing interest in contributing to Sarawak's development 
through increased supply of skilled, semi-skilled and general workers.

The Sarawak Premier welcomed the proposals, particularly in agriculture and 
renewable energy-key pillars of the region's development strategy-and praised 
the role of Bangladeshi workers in the construction sector.

The two sides also discussed signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to 
regulate migration and explored another MoU in agriculture. They further 
discussed potential collaboration in renewable energy, especially solar 
power, including knowledge and green technology exchange.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and 
maintaining regular communication to implement the outcomes of the 
discussions.