Abang Johari.
Premier of Sarawak since 2017
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 3
- Connections
- 24
What's happening
Active this week
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Premier outlines land policy for state development in Sarawak.Some support2 reports
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Abang Johari leads the Gabungan Parti Sarawak government.Some support5 reports2 developments inside
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Abang Johari leads Sarawak's state-owned enterprise transformation and seeks increased budget allocation from the federal government.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Abang Johari commented on the situation, linking the current haze issues to the El Nino climate phenomenon.Some support1 report
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Premier Abang Johari opened a new hotel complex in Kuching.Some support1 report
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Parliamentary discussions involving the Malaysian government, ADB, and Abang Johari focused on strengthening cooperation on the national climate change agenda and sustainable development in Sarawak.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Solar energy generated in Sarawak is being sold back to Sarawak Energy.Some support1 report
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Sibu is cited as a nature reserve example as the Premier drives green economic development and forest resource management in Sarawak.Some support1 report
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The state leadership has outlined a vision for development, including plans to transform Sibu into a smart city.Some support1 report
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Sarawak has aligned its development plans with the Paris Agreement, marked by the inauguration of the new Western Digital plant.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Sarawak aims to host the IWA World Water Congress 2028, with the Premier committing to building necessary ecosystems for global water leaders.Some support2 reports
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Around Abang Johari this week
News at the entities that move Abang Johari most-
Sarawak StructuralThe Election Commission will review boundaries for Sarawak, Sabah, and Peninsular Malaysia.Moves Abang Johari
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Sabah OperationalFugro is executing a geohazard site survey contract for Petronas Carigali's development, operating from its Kuala Lumpur centre.Moves Abang Johari
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election commission StructuralThe Indian Secular Front challenged the Election Commission regarding the symbol allotment process for bypolls, leading to judicial scrutiny.Moves Abang Johari
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Anwar Ibrahim TransactionalAnwar Ibrahim ordered a governance review over financial losses incurred by UiTM Holdings.Moves Abang Johari
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Asian Development Bank OperationalThe Asian Development Bank has lifted its growth outlook for developing Asia and maintained its forecast for China at 4.6%, noting energy costs from the Middle East conflict.Moves Abang Johari
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Paris Agreement Mentioned togetherU.S. Climate Alliance members committed to achieving the goals set out in the Paris Agreement.Moves Abang Johari
Connections
The 22 strongest of 24, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Sarawak Structural
Abang Johari serves as the political leader and administrator, driving the policy and governance of the Sarawak state.
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Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu Structural
The party (A) provides the organizational base and platform for the leader (B) to exercise their political role, while the leader's direction guides the party's function.
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Gabungan Parti Sarawak Operational
Abang Johari holds a leadership role as the chairman within the Gabungan Parti Sarawak coalition.
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Anwar Ibrahim Transactional
The relationship involves specific political exchanges, including policy negotiations, grants, and seeking regional support.
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Sabah Operational
Abang Johari, as Premier, advocates for specific policy regarding carbon tax revenue sharing that impacts the state of Sabah.
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Kuching Operational
Abang Johari leverages his leadership role to drive the development of Kuching into a global center for water leadership.
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Asian Development Bank Operational
The relationship is observed in the context of discussing sustainable development and economic growth in Sarawak.
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Bintulu Operational
Abang Johari leverages his political standing to promote and advocate for Bintulu's industrial and economic future.
Show all 22 connections
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El Nino Shared context
Abang Johari has linked the regional haze issue to the El Nino climate phenomenon.
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Adam Yii Siew Sang Shared context
Both operate within the same political and geographic context of Sarawak leadership.
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Paris Agreement Mentioned together
The individual's work is framed within the context of the global Paris Agreement goals, specifically regarding the region of Sarawak.
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Borneo Shared context
The relationship is defined by the shared goal of transforming the region into a low-carbon state.
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Malaysia Shared context
A operates within the political and geographical context of Malaysia, specifically advocating for economic development in Sarawak.
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election commission Structural
The Election Commission holds the formal power to define the electoral timelines and parameters relevant to Abang Johari's political function.
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Jakarta Shared context
Abang Johari is involved in a proposed alliance with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce, which is centered in Jakarta.
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Kuala Lumpur Shared context
A location is noted for its high cost of air travel, providing a general context for potential business or personal activity.
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Kuching Shared context
Abang Johari operates in Kuching, performing official duties as Premier.
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Western Digital Shared context
Abang Johari, as Premier of Sarawak, was involved in the inauguration of Western Digital's Plant 2 in Sarawak.
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Sarawak Energy Shared context
Abang Johari and Sarawak Energy share the same regional context in Sarawak, Malaysia.
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China Shared context
The relationship is contextual, as China has good relations with Sarawak, where Abang Johari operates.
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Sibu Shared context
Sibu is a location within Sarawak, the region where Abang Johari is politically active.
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Miri Shared context
Miri's low-carbon vision is discussed within the regional political context associated with Abang Johari.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
3 events- Premier outlines land policy for state development in Sarawak.
- Abang Johari leads Sarawak's state-owned enterprise transformation and seeks increased budget allocation from the federal government.
- Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu is leading leadership succession planning and governing the state through political leadership.
August 2026
1 eventJuly 2026
7 events- Premier Abang Johari opened a new hotel complex in Kuching.
- Parliamentary discussions involving the Malaysian government, ADB, and Abang Johari focused on strengthening cooperation on the national climate change agenda and sustainable development in Sarawak.
- Solar energy generated in Sarawak is being sold back to Sarawak Energy.
- Sibu is cited as a nature reserve example as the Premier drives green economic development and forest resource management in Sarawak.
- The state leadership has outlined a vision for development, including plans to transform Sibu into a smart city.
- Sarawak has aligned its development plans with the Paris Agreement, marked by the inauguration of the new Western Digital plant.
- Sarawak aims to host the IWA World Water Congress 2028, with the Premier committing to building necessary ecosystems for global water leaders.