FOR Chef Abang Abdul Rahman, the kitchen has never been just about cooking. It is where long hours test patience, pressure reveals character, and simple dishes quietly create moments of comfort. With 35 years in the industry, his journey from a young apprentice at Hilton Kuala Lumpur to his current
Jakarta is close — a short flight, familiar food, and a city many of us have passed through without much thought. But for our little family, it marked a quiet milestone, becoming the destination for Rafael’s first overseas trip and our first real glimpse into what travelling looks like now
THAT night at the town hall, as Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg spoke about women rising on merit across Sarawak, I found myself listening with two very different ears – one as a journalist, and the other as a mother. As a journalist, I heard the
KUCHING: As Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg marked his ninth anniversary at the helm of Sarawak’s administration, the milestone carried a deeper and more personal meaning this year — one shaped by absence. Speaking during the townhall session on Tuesday night (Jan 13), Abang Johari shared a
KUCHING: Sarawakians, particularly the younger generation, must continuously equip themselves with the latest knowledge to remain relevant in a rapidly changing world. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said knowledge that is relevant to the times is essential for progress and the pace of change meant that
KUCHING: Sarawakian youth have strong potential to penetrate the international market through creative and cultural content, provided they are confident, skilled and encouraged to step beyond the state’s borders. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak must prepare its young people not only to succeed locally,
KUCHING: Many women in Sarawak now occupy senior positions across sectors, including engineering and public administration, reflecting a merit-based approach that allows them to rise through the ranks based on capability and performance. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said women’s advancement in the state is guided
KUCHING: Amid renewed discussions on bringing back the Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has raised concerns over learning standards. He stressed that parents must look beyond pass rates to ensure children genuinely understand what they
KUCHING: Governance in Sarawak must adopt new approaches that align with changing times as transformation requires two key foundations. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said these two key foundations are world-class infrastructure and a shift in mindset among the people. “If you want to be a
AS Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg approaches his ninth anniversary in office on Jan 13, his leadership is being increasingly framed by academicians as one rooted in institutional strength, policy coherence and long-term developmental governance. Associate Professor Dr Novel Lyndon of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) said