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Abang Johari as PM material

KUCHING: In Peninsular Malaysia, the Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, is considered a potential Prime Minister, according to Prof Dr Roosfa Hashim, a prolific biographer. This perspective comes from an academic with extensive experience in publishing from the peninsula. Dr Roosfa has been closely following Abang Johari’s development for […]

Sarawak only too happy in helping to develop Asean Power Grid: Abang Jo

BALI: Sarawak is proud to play its role by spearheading a shared grid in Borneo as well as to work with Indonesia and Singapore to speed up the Asean Power Grid. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said interconnections are on one of the key mechanisms to achieve shared regional sustainability goals […]

Abang Johari briefed on World Hydropower Congress in Bali

BALI: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) group chief executive officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili conducted a briefing on the 2023 World Hydropower Congress for Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg this evening. The briefing session was also attended by Minister of Utilities and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunication […]

Abang Johari arrives in Bali for 2023 World Hydropower Congress

BALI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has arrived in Bali for the 2023 World Hydropower Congress today. He is among the esteemed speakers scheduled to speak at the Congress’ opening ceremony tomorrow (Oct 31). The 2023 World Hydropower Congress, taking place at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Centre from Oct 31 […]

Abang Johari holds meeting with GPS MPs

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg attended a meeting with Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday (Oct 8). Deputy Prime Minister and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice president Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof was among those present at the meeting. “Attending […]

Abang Johari proposes cascading dam to generate electricity in Baram

BY NATASHA JEE & MARGARET RINGGIT MARUDI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has proposed the idea of constructing a cascading dam in Baram as an alternative means of generating electricity. He said this in light of the anticipated reduction in human activities along the rivers once the Marudi to Long Terawan […]

Chinese schools mesmerise Abang Johari with cultural fusion presentation

KUCHING:  Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg was captivated by a cultural fusion of Chinese festive drums, brass gongs, ‘ketebong drum’, and sape accompanied by the heartfelt rendition of ‘Biar Bekikis Bulu Betis’ last night (Aug 31). The performance was performed by students from Kuching’s Chinese independent schools which left a deep […]

Abang Johari on two-day working visit to Sweden

STOCKHOLM: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and a state government entourage arrived here on Sunday night (Aug 20) as part of a two-day official working visit to Sweden. Abang Johari, who was accompanied by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and State Secretary Datuk Amar Abu Bakar Marzuki arrived […]

Sovereign wealth fund details out soon: Abang Johari

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will soon announce the details of Sarawak’s sovereign wealth fund. He said the fund will be launched next year and Sarawak is the only state to have such a savings initiative for the future generations. “Besides the federal’s Khazanah Nasional Berhad (the sovereign wealth fund […]

Courtesy calls on Abang Johari

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received two courtesy visits at Baitulmakmur Building I here today. The first visit was from a Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad delegation led by its chief executive officer Ruslan Abdul Ghani and accompanied by former chairman Datuk Abdul Mutalib Alias. During the session, Bintulu Port also […]