KUCHING: The passing of veteran journalist and author, James Alexander Ritchie, is a significant loss to Sarawak’s media fraternity and development landscape, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Expressing his condolences to James’ family, Abang Johari paid tribute to the long-serving media figure, whose well-articulated writings and deep insights had contributed greatly to journalism and the understanding of Sarawak’s diverse society.
“His passing is certainly a loss to Sarawak’s media fraternity and development landscape,” the Premier said in a statement.
He also acknowledged James’ contributions as an acclaimed author who chronicled indigenous life, culture and historical events in numerous publications – works that will continue to shape Sarawak’s literary and cultural memory.
“James’ demise would leave behind a legacy of storytelling in Sarawak’s literary space,” Abang Johari added.
