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State leaders extend heartfelt wishes on Premier’s birthday

Our visionary Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, celebrated his 73rd birthday yesterday (August 4). Born in 1950 in Limbang, Abang Johari is the sixth chief minister of Sarawak (now Premier), who was appointed on January 13, 2017. On this special day, state leaders shared their heartfelt birthday wishes, hoping that the […]

Leaders and initiatives move the state forward

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak’s economy is on the rise, thanks to its progressive and dynamic leaders. One such leader is Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is following in the footsteps of former leaders to take the state to greater heights. “Abang Johari draws inspiration from the late Chief Minister, Pehin Sri […]

High-income state: We worked hard, says Nancy

KUCHING: The achievement and recognition of Sarawak as a high-income state by the World Bank reflects the dedicated efforts of Sarawakians and their leaders. Federal Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri pointed out that Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has been working hard to improve Sarawak’s […]

State leaders welcome Idris as Deputy DUN Speaker

KUCHING: State leaders have extended their heartiest congratulatory messages and support for Datuk Idris Buang’s appointment as Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Deputy Speaker. They are confident that he is certainly the right person to fill the role in view of his legal background and vast experience. Idris, 68, was sworn in as DUN Deputy […]

State leaders express sadness, surprise and shock

Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing died at Normah Sarawak Medical Centre (NSMC), Petra Jaya here at 7.05am on Sunday (Oct 31). He was 72. Masing is survived by his wife Puan Sri Corrine Masing and two children. The PRS president was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at Sarawak General Hospital […]

Happy birthday Pehin Sri: You’re an inspiration to all

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Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud marks his official 85th birthday today. The visionary leader with a political career spanning decades has transformed Sarawak for the better through his innovative policies and ideas. Having dedicated his life to the development and welfare of Sarawak and its people, he has certainly left a […]

Leaders positive, hopeful despite pandemic

By Natasha Jee & Tania Lam This year’s Malaysia Day is the second consecutive one being celebrated in the new normal that came about due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. However, just like clouds always have silver lining no matter how bad the weather, everyone regardless of their backgrounds still come together united against the […]

State leaders and frontliners get first doses of vaccine

KUCHING: Many state leaders and frontliners have received their first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine. Today (Feb 27), some of the leaders were vaccinated at the State Indoor Stadium in Petra Jaya here. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said, “Thank God (everything went smoothly). It […]

Many happy returns of the day, Abang Johari!

KUCHING: Today marked Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s 70th birthday. On this special occasion, state leaders shared heartfelt birthday wishes — all with hopes for Abang Johari to continue leading Sarawak to even greater heights in the years to come. TOURISM, ARTS AND CULTURE MINISTER DATUK ABDUL KARIM RAHMAN HAMZAH ‘May he […]

State leaders far-sighted: Rep

MUKAH: Sarawak leaders are not what some have described as “old wine in a new bottle” or to be equated with Barisan Nasional (BN) of the past. Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo, who dismissed such allegations, said current state leaders were more far-sighted. In a recent statement he said that since taking the lead in Sarawak, […]