Abang Johari arriving at the Sarawak Energy iftar gathering held at a hotel in Kuching on Mar 5, 2026. Photo: Ukas

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By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Mar 6: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg attended an iftar gathering hosted by Sarawak Energy with its strategic partners to strengthen cooperation between the government, industry, and key stakeholders during the month of Ramadan.

In a report by the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas), the Premier joined about 400 guests in the annual event held at a hotel here on Thursday (Mar 5), which aims to enhance ties and collaboration with various stakeholders who continue to support the development of the State’s energy sector.

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Sarawak Energy group chief executive officer (CEO), Sharbini Suhaili, said Ramadan provides an opportunity to strengthen the spirit of unity and to acknowledge the ties established between Sarawak Energy and its strategic partners.

At the same time, he reaffirmed Sarawak Energy’s commitment to providing a stable and sustainable energy supply and to strengthening collaboration with government and industry partners to support the economic development and well-being of Sarawakians.

After breaking fast, guests performed the Maghrib prayer, followed by Isyak and Tarawih prayers in congregation led by Sarawak Grand Imam Datuk Mustapha Kamal Ahmad Fauzi.

Also present were Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUS) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar; Deputy Minister (Energy) in the Prime Minister’s Department of Brunei Darussalam Dato Seri Paduka Awang Mohamad Azmi Mohd Hanifah; Sarawak Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni; and Deputy Minister for Utility (Sarawak Energy and PETROS), who is also chairman of Sarawak Energy, Datuk Ibrahim Baki. — DayakDaily