Premier and TYT enjoy Aidilfitri cheer in Miri

MIRI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and wife, Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang, distributed ‘duit Raya’ to 33 orphans from Hamidah Orphanage Complex, during the federal Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house on Monday (April 15) in Jalan Bakam here. Lukanisman’s house was the fifth […]

Another deep seaport – this time in Tanjung Embang, Gedong

KUCHING: More good news from the Premier. Gedong is poised to see further transformation as the Sarawak government prepares to construct a deep seaport in Tanjung Embang. Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the deep seaport would be built on reclaimed land. “We are planning to build a new port in Tanjung […]

A testament of Premier’s success to develop state

KUCHING: The former members of the now-dissolved Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) who had joined Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) is a testament of the success of the Premier’s policy in developing Sarawak. In stating this, Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang […]

Kampung Datu to be redeveloped with cultural preservation – Premier

SIBU: Kampung Datu here will undergo a significant redevelopment while preserving its cultural characteristic, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Abang Johari stressed the need to modernise the only Malay traditional village remaining in Sibu, whilst retaining its cultural characteristics, which are a testament to the heritage cherished in Kampung Datu […]

Premier: Sarawak’s airline could be ready by next year

KUCHING: Sarawak’s own airline company could be operational by next year, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the acquisition of MASWings Sdn Bhd by the Sarawak Government is proceeding with the technical stages that would be completed by August or later this year, paving the way for the establishment […]

TYT and premier perform Aidilfitri prayer at Masjid Jamek

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar accompanied by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg performed the Solat Sunat Aidilfitri at Masjid Jamek in Petra Jaya on the first day of Hari Raya, today (Apr 10). They arrived at the mosque at 7.52am and the prayer was […]

Transforming Sarawak’s economy via port development

KUCHING: The signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) last month to change the status of Bintulu Port from a federal to a state port marks another success in reclaiming Sarawak’s rights, according to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He announced that the port is expected to be handed over to […]

Premier hands over cash to 35 children

KUCHING: Thirty-five children of the Nur Murni Care Centre here received cash contributions from Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan. Abang Johari and wife Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang presented the Hari Raya contributions to the recipients last night. The event […]

Premier to hold Raya open house at BCCK

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang will be hosting an open house in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfiitri celebration at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here. According to a press statement from the Premier’s Office, the open house […]

Family of hero Syafiq thanks Premier, others for help

KUCHING: The family’s of the heroic Mohamad Syafiq Ali Hanaffiah has expressed profound gratitude to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg for the assistance that will greatly ease their financial challenges. Syafiq on Thursday (Jan 11) shared his feelings about the generous donation, stating he is grateful beyond words for this blessing; […]