Unity of the ummah crucial
KUCHING: Muslims in the state have been called upon to remain united to ensure progress of the ummah (community). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that when disunity is not dealt with seriously, it could lead to destruction of the ummah and the country. “If disunity continues to go on, it […]
Sarawak’s free tertiary education would be a first in Malaysia, narrows urban-rural education gap
KUCHING: The proposed free tertiary education for all Sarawakians would be a first for the nation, said Kuching Chung Hua Middle School (CHMS) No.1, 3 and 4 Board of Management Committee chairman Datuk Richard Wee. Describing it as a great initiative on the part of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, if […]
Premier, wife grace musical performance in Limbang
LIMBANG: Sarawak State Symphony Orchestra (SONS) performed its first Muzikal Sarawak Harmoni Pemimpin Berjiwa Rakyat ‘Di Sini Lahirnya’ here last night. The special performance held at Dewan Suarah Limbang was in conjunction with Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s 72nd birthday and the launching of Limbang Museum today. The programme was attended […]
72: Wishing Premier many happy returns!
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is celebrating his 72nd birthday today. On his special day, the elected representatives from the government and opposition sides took the opportunity to wish Abang Johari their best wishes. Dalat assemblywoman, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah“May Allah grant our Premier good health – physical, mental and […]
New Simunjan landmark to officially open Aug 20
SIMUNJAN: Esplanade Simunjan which is a new landmark in the area will be inaugurated by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on Aug 20. Built at a cost of RM1,244,781, the project involved two phases with the first phase commencing on November 6 in 2019 and completed on August 5 in 2020. […]
New deep sea port for southern Sarawak
KUCHING: The state government is conducting a study to build a new deep sea port at Tanjung Embang to serve the southern region of Sarawak. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) for this proposed development between Antwerp-Bruges Port and Hubline Berhad was signed in the presence of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg […]
Top scout accolades for 76
KUCHING: A total of 76 recipients were awarded the Bintang Pingat Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia as well as Sijil Pengakap Raja by Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud at Astana Negeri Sarawak, yesterday. Leading the list of recipients was Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg who was bestowed the Bintang […]
New marine academy campus to produce more sailors
SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said a new Pelita Maslaut Sdn Bhd’s (PMSB) campus is being built in Miri. “I was told by the director Mohamad Nazim Masni Amit that a new campus is being constructed in Miri to accommodate the need for more local sailors. He said this would […]
MA63: Much will depend on GE15 outcome
KUCHING: All that needs to be done with regard to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is to honour the covenant. “We have to honour what has been agreed upon by our forefathers, any changes would be inappropriate,” said political analyst Prof Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman. But another analyst,Professor James Chin, an expert in Asian […]
Premier visits Sibu Central Market, mingles with local traders
SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg visited the Sibu Central Market here and mingled with local traders as well as members of the public today. Abang Johari together with his delegation walked from Tanahmas to the bustling market at 8:15am. He was accompanied Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts […]
