Creating complete education system
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to building a comprehensive education ecosystem that benefits educators and students. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the state government has allocated its own funds to upgrade dilapidated schools across Sarawak. “The Sarawak government will spend its own funds to develop and upgrade 100 […]
Laudable gesture from Premier
KUCHING: Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s visit to pay respect and console the family of the late Leading Seaman Joanna Felicia Rohna has been lauded as a great personal gesture from the Premier. Abang Johari had just arrived from Poland on official duties and went directly to see and console the family […]
Sarawak sets sight on highest GDP growth
KUCHING: Sarawak is setting its sights on becoming the second-highest contributor to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) before the upcoming state election. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that while Kuala Lumpur leads, Sarawak aims to surpass Selangor, currently in second place. “We have to be confident and organise a […]
Premier open to imposing migration prerequisites
KUCHING: Sarawak will consider the proposal to impose a minimum deposit of RM2 million or purchase of property worth no less than RM1.5 million as requirement for businessmen and investors to migrate to the state. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg pointed out that since the state has become […]
Premier leads delegation to Poland for Central European energy forums
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is spearheading a delegation to Poland, marking a significant step in the state’s engagement with Central European energy initiatives. The delegation, alongside Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and Sarawak State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, reached Poznan, Poland, for an […]
Premier continues his Raya visits
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg continued his Aidilfitri visits on the ninth day of Syawal at the residence of former Tanjong Datu assemblywoman Datin Patinggi Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu at Santubong here on Thursday (Apr 18). Abang Johari was accompanied by his wife, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku […]
Premier attends Bustari Yusof’s open house
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg made another stop on his Hari Raya Aidilfitri circuit, visiting the residence of prominent business leader Tan Sri Bustari Yusof. Abang Johari arrived at Bustari’s residence for the open house around 12.37 pm on Tuesday (April 16). He was warmly received by Bustari, his wife […]
Committee formed to revitalise rundown clinics in Sarawak
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & FASIHA KHUSHIRI KUCHING: A committee has been set up by the federal Ministry of Health (MoH) to look into formulating a mechanism for revitalising rundown clinics in Sarawak. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg revealed that Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni informed him about the […]
Abang Jo shares Aidilfitri joy at Naroden’s residence in Petra Jaya
BY EDWINNIE EINSTEIN UNJI & NUR QURATULAINI KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg continued his Raya visits by attending an open house at the residence of advisor to the Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment, Datuk Seri Mohd Naroden Majais, in Petra Jaya here on Tuesday (April 16). Accompanied by […]
Premier assures strong trade ties with Singapore
BY FASIHA KHUSHIRI & NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: Despite a leadership change in Singapore, Sarawak is committed to maintaining its robust trade relations with the country, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He expressed confidence in a smooth transition under Singapore’s incoming Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong. “We have already met with […]
