Thursday, 30 April 2026

Thursday, 30 April, 2026

9:33 AM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Alexandra Lorna

Biography celebrates legacy of Sarawak’s first Premier

KUCHING: A new 109-page biography chronicles the leadership journey of Sarawak’s first Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, fondly known as Abang Jo, showcasing how his leadership has set new benchmarks both in Sarawak and across Malaysia. Titled ‘Abang Johari: Sarawak’s First Premier, A Political Biography’ and

Abang Johari a true transformist, not merely a reformist

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stands out as a true transformist, far beyond simply calling himself a reformist. Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, said this is proven through Abang Johari’s capable leadership, which has successfully propelled Sarawak forward in

Abang Johari’s political biography serves as a valuable future reference

KUCHING: Writing the biography of a prominent figure such as the Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, not only documents the life journey of a leader but also serves as a valuable reference for future generations to understand the history and foundational development of the state. Head

Sarawak Civil Service welcomes Premier’s financial assistance

KUCHING: The Sarawak Civil Service (SCS) welcomed Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s Special Financial Assistance (BKK), which grants civil servants two months’ basic salary as a major boost and recognition of their service. State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said the assistance, amounting to

UNIFOR alerts houses of worship to submit timely reports

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has reminded recipients of the Religious Places of Worship fund to use their allocations strictly for the purposes as proposed and planned. He said the allocations were provided with the objective of helping houses of worship be rebuilt or repaired, and reiterated

UNIFOR alerts houses of worship to submit timely reports

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has reminded recipients of the Religious Places of Worship fund to use their allocations strictly for the purposes as proposed and planned. He said the allocations were provided with the objective of helping houses of worship be rebuilt or repaired, and reiterated

Sarawak on track to meet 2030 economic targets

KUCHING: Sarawak is on a firm trajectory of economic expansion as the state records steady gains ahead of its 2030 development goals, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Abang Johari noted that the growth reflects the beginning of Sarawak’s “harvest period”, driven by earlier strategic investments.

Premier dedicates Japanese state award to Sarawakians

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has dedicated his recent Japanese state award – The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star – to the people of Sarawak, emphasising that the international recognition reflects the state’s collective achievements, not his alone. Abang Johari, who

SUPP backs leadership of GPS component parties 

KUCHING: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) has pledged its full support to the leadership of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties as preparations intensify for the 13th Sarawak State Election (PRN13). SUPP said it firmly and unequivocally supports the leadership of the Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun

Urban Melanau community urged to step up socio-economic growth

KUCHING: More members of the Melanau community in the city have been urged to actively participate in association activities to strengthen unity and advance the community’s socio-economic development. Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh, said the membership in the Kuching Melanau Association (PMK)