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Seven years of transformative premiership

‘The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.’ – Ronald Reagan (1911-2004). He was the 40th President of the United States from 1981 to 1989. MARK your calendars! In a mere two days, on January 13, Premier […]

Women will have same rights as men to develop Sarawak

By GOH PEI PEI & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Sarawak women will continue to be given equal or even greater opportunities for comprehensive and active roles in the economic and social development of society. Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said women and men are equally important for Sarawak to move forward and become a […]

Abang Jo: We achieved record RM11.9 bln revenue in 2022

KUCHING: Sarawak collected its highest revenue in its history in 2022, surpassing its initial projection. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state’s actual revenue performance for the financial year 2022 surpassed its projected revenue by 17 per cent from RM10.2 billion to RM11.9 billion. Prior to the introduction of the […]

Anwar praised for speedy action

BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & NURA VALENTIANA KUCHING: The Sarawak government has commended Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for his efforts to quickly resolve outstanding MA63-related issues. Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak was very appreciative of the move since resolving the issues fast would help to ensure effective and speedy […]

MoU inked to empower business integration of the Bidayuh

KUCHING: The Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Asia Pacific Investment Trade Economic Zone (Asiapez) Association to foster digital transformation. Its chairman Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik said the MoU will act as a platform for DBNA to enhance the socio-economic status of the Bidayuh community through collaborations […]

Palm oil industry told to explore palm oil sludge as energy source

KUCHING: Palm oil producers should explore palm oil sludge as a source of energy, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said. He said palm oil sludge, apart from being an energy source, has a value as it is a component used in the manufacture of solar panel protection films. “I want to […]

Sustainability the way forward to protect environment, says Abang Johari

KUCHING: Now is the time for strong action towards sustainability, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said in handing over the reins of the future to the children and grandchildren one day, the state must make bold and innovative decisions today. “This is our responsibility as stewards of future generations. […]

GPS akin to ‘a beautiful lady’, being courted by parties outside Sarawak: Premier

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has ‘suitors’ among parties outside Sarawak seeking to work with it as the 15th General Election (GE15) looms. In revealing this, GPS chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg described the coalition as a beautiful lady who is courted after attracting attention of other political parties. However, he […]

New mosque to incorporate Chinese designs

SIBU: A new mosque incorporating architectural element of non-Muslim community will be proposed said Nangka assemblyman, Dr Annuar Rapaee. According to the Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, he is in the midst of identifying the site for that proposed mosque. “I have been directed by Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri […]

Sarawak filmmakers on a roll

By Neville Timothy Sanders & Gabriel Lihan KUCHING: Over the past few years, there have been a few local films that represent and portray the stories and culture of Sarawak. Then, two years ago during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sarawak government under the leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari […]