04/11/2025
Heartiest congratulations to YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Premier of Sarawak, on being conferred The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star by the Government of Japan under the 2025 Imperial Autumn Decorations.
This prestigious honour, awarded by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, stands as a testament to YAB Premier’s visionary leadership and his outstanding contributions in strengthening regional cooperation, economic collaboration, and environmental stewardship between Sarawak, Malaysia, and Japan.
Under his leadership, Sarawak has forged strategic partnerships with leading Japanese companies in renewable energy, particularly in hydrogen and ammonia development, while also promoting reforestation, biodiversity conservation, and youth exchanges between both nations.
This recognition not only brings great pride to Sarawak but also inspires continued excellence in advancing international partnerships and sustainable development for the prosperity of our state and the region.
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Setinggi-tinggi tahniah diucapkan kepada YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Premier Sarawak, atas penganugerahan The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star oleh Kerajaan Jepun di bawah 2025 Imperial Autumn Decorations.
Anugerah berprestij ini yang dianugerahkan oleh Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Maharaja Jepun merupakan pengiktirafan terhadap kepimpinan unggul YAB Premier dalam memperkukuh hubungan dua hala, kerjasama ekonomi serta pemeliharaan alam sekitar antara Sarawak, Malaysia dan Jepun.
Di bawah kepimpinannya, Sarawak berjaya menjalin kerjasama strategik dengan syarikat-syarikat Jepun dalam bidang tenaga boleh diperbaharui seperti hidrogen dan ammonia, di samping melaksanakan inisiatif pemuliharaan alam sekitar serta program pertukaran belia dan akademik antara kedua-dua negara.
Penganugerahan ini bukan sahaja menjadi kebanggaan buat Sarawak, malah menjadi inspirasi untuk terus memperkukuh kerjasama antarabangsa serta melaksanakan pembangunan lestari demi kemakmuran negeri dan rantau ini.