Biography

YBhg. Datu Ir. Ts. Awg Mohammad Fadillah bin Awg Redzuan is the Director of the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) Sarawak, where he leads the formulation, coordination, and implementation of Sarawak's strategic economic planning and development agenda. He officially assumed the position in January 2026, succeeding Datu Lester Matthew, and is responsible for driving policies and initiatives that support Sarawak's long-term economic transformation, sustainable development, and strategic investment priorities.

A registered Professional Engineer (Ir.) and Professional Technologist (Ts.), Datu Ir. Ts. Awg Mohammad Fadillah possesses extensive experience in public infrastructure planning, engineering, project implementation, and public sector administration. He began his career as a Civil & Design Engineer with KTA Consultant (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd before joining JKR Sarawak, where he held various engineering and management positions, including Civil Engineer in charge of Water Supply Operations and Maintenance, Divisional Engineer for JKR Kuching, Assistant Director of the Road & Civil Engineering Asset Branch, and Acting Assistant Director of the Rural Development Branch.

Prior to his appointment as Director of EPU Sarawak, he served as Principal Assistant Director of the Pan Borneo Highway Branch, JKR Sarawak, before subsequently serving as Director of the Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB Sarawak). In the latter role, he led major rural water infrastructure projects aimed at achieving comprehensive and reliable water supply coverage throughout the state. Under his leadership, JBALB strengthened governance, accelerated the implementation of strategic water supply projects, and enhanced service delivery for rural communities.

As Director of EPU Sarawak, he oversees the planning and monitoring of state development programmes, coordinates cross-government policy implementation, and supports the execution of Sarawak's Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. His work focuses on sustainable economic growth, infrastructure development, investment facilitation, fiscal planning, and strengthening inter-agency collaboration to realise the state's vision of becoming a high-income and environmentally sustainable economy.

In addition to his executive responsibilities, Datu Ir. Ts. Awg Mohammad Fadillah serves on the boards of several strategic state organisations. He is a Board Member of the Regional Corridor Development Authority (RECODA) and Business Events Sarawak, contributing his expertise in economic planning, infrastructure development, and strategic policy to support Sarawak's industrial, tourism, and investment growth.

Recognised for his technical expertise, strategic leadership, and commitment to public service excellence, Datu Ir. Ts. Awg Mohammad Fadillah continues to play a significant role in advancing Sarawak's development agenda through evidence-based planning, sustainable infrastructure development, and effective governance.