TVS reaches nine million audiences

KUCHING: Sarawak’s very own television station, TVS, has thus far managed to reach as many as nine million audiences. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the good news was being informed by Sarawak Media Group (SMG) chairman Datuk Norhyati Mohd Ismail. “According to Norhyati, a survey was done on […]

Abang Johari attends Gedong-Simunjan Devt Lab dinner

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg attended a dinner in conjunction with the Gedong-Simunjan Development Lab 2022 on Friday (Jan 21). The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) reported that the dinner was held at UCSI Hotel here. Also attending were Deputy State Secretary (Socio-Economic Transformation) Datuk Seri Mohamad Abu Bakar […]

Rosey: Let GPS victory in Bekenu be a gift for CM

BY NATASHA JEE & MARGARET RINGGIT MIRI: Voters in Bekenu have been told to ensure the victory of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the Bekenu seat come the 12th state election. Bekenu incumbent Datuk Rosey Yunus wants the people to stand in one spirit to make sure that GPS wins and let the winning be […]

CM to decide on number of women PBB candidates

BY NURULDAYANA RAFIEE SEMATAN: There is still no decision on whether there will be any increase in the number of woman candidates Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) will be fielding in the impending 12th state election. “Whether or not there will be new faces will be left to the discretion of the chief minister (Datuk […]

Abang Jo, PN leaders meet Muhyiddin

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today spent about three hours meeting top leaders of component parties and partners of Perikatan Nasional (PN) at Perdana Putra here. Among those present were Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman, and MCA president and Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka […]

CM thanks warriors for sacrifices, contribution

KUCHING: The sacrifices of the national warriors continue to be appreciated as they they have kept the country safe and secure. In conjunction with the National Warrior’s Day today, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg wished members of the security forces and law enforcers for their contributions to the safety of the country. […]

Don’t be a fault finder, PSB told

Be appreciative of what the CM is doing KUCHING: People should be appreciative of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s recent visit to Kapit instead of looking for faults to criticise, said Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan. “Our chief minister went there because he was too concerned about the […]

CM’s brother dies of heart attack

KUCHING: Abang Abdul Rahim Abang Openg, 78, the elder brother of Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg, died last night (June 10) at about 8.30pm. According to a close family member, Abdul Rahim died of a heart attack while receiving treatment at a private medical centre here. His remains will be prepared at […]

CM, wife wish Buddhists Happy Wesak Day

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Datuk Amar Juma’aini Tun Tuanku Bujang wish celebrants a Happy Wesak Day today (May 26). Wesak Day or Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha who founded Buddhism. The day is usually celebrated in May or early June during the […]

TYT, CM perform Solat Sunat Aidilfitri prayers

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, accompanied by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, performed the Solat Sunat Aidilfitri at Masjid Jamek in Petra Jaya on the first day of Hari Raya yesterday (May 13). They arrived at the mosque at about 7.50am and were welcomed by Sarawak State […]