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Equitable representation mentioned in IGC report, analyst’s view inaccurate: Abang Johari

KUCHING: Sarawak and Sabah’s claim for a larger representation in the federal Parliament, increasing the current 25 percent East Malaysia ratio of seats was merited in the Inter-Governmental Committee Report (IGC) 1962. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in dismissing an analyst’s view that the East Malaysian ratio of commanding a quarter […]

Don’t be duped into faux investment schemes, Premier reminds young investors

KUCHING: Investors, especially the young ones, have been urged not to be fooled by investment platforms that promise lucrative returns as it could turn out to be a sham. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that especially in the digital world today, there are investments provided through online […]

Boosting development of Sri Aman

SIMANGGANG: The government should be prepared to consider several factors to ensure that the tourism industry in Sri Aman Division develops rapidly and becomes a major contributor to the economy of its residents. In making the call, Sri Aman 2022 Benak Festival Organising Committee chairman Elvis Didit and said the town needs a more suitable […]

Seat ratio between Sarawak and Sabah should stay

SIMANGGANG: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) wants to keep the seat distribution ratio between Sarawak and Sabah if the return of 35 per cent of the 222 parliamentary seats to the two states is approved later. Its chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said GPS at a Special Council on Malaysia Agreement 1963 […]

Abang Johari meets two Korean petrochemical investors

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has welcomed two South Korean companies keen to invest in petrochemical related industries in the state as they are in line with Sarawak’s Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030. According to a press statement, the two potential investors would manufacture products that are part of the […]

State taps Korean giants for hydrogen journey

SEOUL: Measures are being undertaken and various initiatives rolled out to develop the Sarawak’s hydrogen economy based on renewable energy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state is positioning itself well to be a commercial hydrogen producer by 2027. On Wednesday (Sept 7) a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was inked […]

Bintulu devt progress gladdens premier

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today expressed satisfaction with the progress government development projects in Bintulu. This followed a meeting with Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) on the roads and infrastructure projects as well as water and electricity supplies in Bintulu. “I chaired the meeting this morning and we agreed on […]

RM26 million to relocate and rebuild SK Ulu Segan in Bintulu

KUCHING: Sarawak Government has spent RM26 million to relocate and rebuild Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Ulu Segan in Bintulu as the previous school premises had been badly affected by flood. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government wanted to provide a safe and comfortable learning environment for the rural children […]

Investors welcomed to help develop hydrogen economy in Sarawak: Premier

BETONG: Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Sarawak government is always ready to cooperate with foreign investors such as Korea and Japan to develop the hydrogen economy in the state. He said that for this coming weekend, he will have a visit to Korea to strengthen cooperation with investors there. […]