Petros has begun its first oil production of 800 barrels per day starting this week, says premier

SIBU, July 22 2026: Premier Abang Johari Openg tonight announced that Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) had begun its first oil production of 800 barrels per day at the Adong Kechil West (AKW) field near Marudi, this week.

Caption: Premier Ababg Johari Openg says state-owned Petros is production 24,000 barrels of oil per month from Adong Kechil West in Marudi

“ With this new and historic production that is equivalent to 24,000 barrels per month, after 50 years since the last onshore production, Sarawak is on the right track to go downstream particularly in the production of ammonia and blue hydrogen,” he said in speech at the Sarawak Day’s celebration here.

He said the production of the oil by Petros is a gift to the people of Sarawak.

“I was also informed by Petros that the oil production comes from just one well. There are other wells as well.

“It means Sarawak is now playing a major role in the oil and gas sector,” he said.

“This achievement speaks well of the engineering capability of Sarawakians thus proving that Sarawak is well-equipped to be a strong player in the oil and gas industry, including derivatives from methane gas.

“This is the big thing for Sarawak in that we celebrate Sarawak Day this year. Now Sarawak is a big player in the oil and gas industry which is run by Sarawakians themselves,” he stressed.

Abang Johari said the second gift to the people of Sarawak is that the state-owned AirBorneo has made its international flight from Kuching to Singapore today.

“This maiden flight is not just opening a new route, but symbolizes the beginning of a new era in the development of Sarawak’s air transport network in the region,” he said.

The premier also announced that AirBorneo will fly to Jakarta in two months’ time.

“It reflects our confidence in Sarawak’s ability to build a more efficient, competitive and future-oriented transportation system.

He said AirBorneo is a manifestation of the Sarawak government’s commitment to strengthen ties, stimulate trade, expand the tourism sector and attract more investment to the state.

“At the same time, it will open up more opportunities for the people and the business community to connect with a wider market, including introducing products such as Dabai fruit.

“Perhaps in the future, AirBorneo will have a menu of Dabai fruit from Song and Kanowit for international routes such as Kuching/Singapore so that our unique products are known to the world,” he explained.

Two days ago, AirBorneo made its maiden flight from Kuching to Kuala Lumpur.

The premier stressed that AirBorneo also complements the modern transportation ecosystem that the state government developing through ports, road networks, airports and the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) system.

“All of these initiatives complement each other in creating a more efficient, sustainable and integrated mobility network,” he said.

Sarawak Governor Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi graced the Sarawak Day’s celebration.

Among those present were Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof, three Deputy Premiers Douglas Uggah, Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and Dr Sim Kui Hian, minister in charge of the celebration Lee Kim Shin, federal ministers from Sarawak, state ministers and Speaker Asfia Awang Nasar.

Body of 38yo man found,wife still missing following a boat tragedy

MARUDI, July 22 2026: The villagers involved in a search and rescue (S&R) operations have found the body of a 38-year man on the bank of Batang Baram this afternoon. He was a resident of Long Selatong in the deep interior of Baram.

Caption: The fast-flowing current of Batang Baram

His 43-year old wife, however, is still missing following a boat tragedy along Batang Baram three days ago.

The body of their 4-year old son was found floating in Batang Baram yesterday.

A 45-year old resident of Long Selatong villages also still missing.

Marudi Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), in a statement,said the body of 38-year old man was found by residents of Long Na'ah village on the riverbank, approximately two hours by boat from the location of the boat wreck.

The  family members identified the deceased and was confirmed by a medical officer from the Long Na'ah Clinic.

The victim's body was taken by the police and family to the victim's home.

The Fire and Rescue Department said it received a call about 12.30pm yesterday, informing about a boat,. with four persons  on board, had capsised a day earlier.

Based on a police report, approximately 11:23 am yesterday, the police received information from the public via the WhatsApp application informing them that there were four individuals who had reportedly not returned home since July 20, 2026 and were feared to be involved in the boat sinking incident.

All victims were from Kampung Long Selatong and were believed to be on their way to the Long San Health Clinic using a boat on July 20, 2026.

However, they failed to return home and could not be contacted by phone.

The villagers later found a boat believed to be carrying the victim that had capsized .

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Tun Wan Junaidi enggau Toh Puan enggau Unity Walk Serimbai Nyambut Hari Sarawak 20

SIBU:, July 22 2026: Gobenor Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar enggau bini iya Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi enggau program Unity Walk serimbai nyambut Hari Sarawak 2026 ke ngempuru lebih 10,000 penyereta di Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang.

 

Caption: Gobenor Tun Wan Junaidi enggau bala mayuh ba program Unity Walk di Sibu

Mensia mayuh tumu nedat endur nya pukul 6 pagi ngambi bagi ba program ke nyadi entara batang program nyambut Hari Sarawak taun tu.

Tun Wan Junaidi enggau Toh Puan datai urung pukul 7 pagi sebedau bejadika program nya.

Nyempulang iya Menteri Dagang Temuai, Industri Kreatif enggau Seni Pemerindang ke mega Menteri Nembiak, Lumba enggau Pemansang Orang Dagang Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, sereta Menteri Pengangkut Sarawak ke nyadi Menteri Ngempu Tanggungpengawa Nyambut Hari Sarawak 2026 Lee Kim Shin.

Sama datai, Menteri Pemansang Indu, Nembiak Mit enggau Pengelantang Komuniti Fatimah Abdullah, Sekretari Perintah Sarawak Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, Sapit Menteri Pengerai Mensia Mayuh, Pengawa Berumah enggau Perintah Lokal Michael Tiang Ming Tee, Sapit Menteri Pelajar, Inovasyen enggau Pemansang Pengelandik Dr Annuar Rapaee enggau Sapit Menteri Perambu Mengeri, Pengatur Tanah enggau Rampa Menua Len Talif Salleh.

Tembu bejadi program, Tun Wan Junaidi enggau Toh Puan bejalai bebala mayuh enggau beribut penyereta ke nganyanka semangat penyerakup serimbai nyambut Hari Sarawak.

Iya udah nya limpang meda Pemandang Sejarah Hari Sarawak 2026 sebedau ngulu program ngirup pagi di Sibu Kitchen.

Ba pengawa ke sama, Tun Wan Junaidi enggau Toh Puan dirami enggau pemakai begulai enggau bala pemesai sebedau nerima tepa sampin enggau selayah tauka keringkam ke disua Bala Tuai Raban Bansa Sitak Sibu betuai ke Temenggong Wan Hamid Edruce.

Muak ke malam, Tunr Wan Junaidi ditaga ngulu Gempuru Hari Sarawak 2026 enggau Konsert Rayat ba endur ke sama ke alai Premier Abang Johari Openg disadang sama datai.

Rights and interests of Sarawak, being a founding partner, must be respected and defended, says MBKS mayor

KUCHING, July 22 2026: The rights and interests of Sarawak, being a founding partner in the formation of Malaysia, must continue to be defended based on the spirit of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) to ensure that the state's special position is always respected in the Federation of Malaysia.

Caption: Kuching South City Council's Sarawak Day's celebration at Song Kheng Hai Ground

Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Wee Hong Seng said that the celebration of Sarawak Day on July 22 is not just a commemoration of the historic moment when the people of Sarawak began to govern their own state in 1963, but rather a reminder of the responsibility to defend the rights, interests and future of the state.

He noted that Sarawak was a founding partner in the formation of Malaysia through MA63 and not as an extension of the Federation of Malaya, saying that this position was further strengthened through the Amendment to the Federal Constitution in 2021 which reconnected the Federal Constitution with MA63.

"Therefore, Sarawak's rights and interests must continue to be respected, not only during the Sarawak Day celebration but in the ongoing relationship with the Federal Government," he said when speaking at the Sarawak Day celebration today.

Wee said that the spirit of self-government must be translated into the delivery of efficient, inclusive and resilient services, especially at the local government level.

He said that the provision of quality public facilities, systematic infrastructure maintenance, responsive services and safe public spaces were among the important elements in increasing the people's confidence in Sarawak's ability to effectively govern the state.

Caption: A section of the participants in the Sarawak Day's gathering

He said that the unity of the people of various races was Sarawak's main strength and was the basis for the state's ability to defend its rights and strengthen its position at the Federal level.

He stressed that the 'Sarawak First' principle did not mean rejecting Malaysia, but rather prioritising Sarawak's interests in every decision involving the state's rights, resources and future, while continuing to establish constructive cooperative relations with the Federal Government.

Wee said that the leadership of Premier Abang Johari Openg had strengthened the state's financial position, expanded the economy, accelerated the implementation of MA63 and increased investment in infrastructure development, education and digital transformation.

He also stressed that differences in political views should not affect efforts to defend constitutional rights and the long-term interests of Sarawak, but rather all parties must prioritise integrity and prevent political differences from weakening the state's position.

He further said that the harmony of the multi-racial, religious and cultural community that has long been the identity of Sarawak must continue to be preserved from any elements of division and extremism.

In this regard, he called on all Sarawakians to continue to defend the history and rights of the state, strengthen institutions and administrative capacity, as well as preserve the spirit of Segulai Sejalai as the basis for the unity and progress of Sarawak.