04-05-2025
Premier extends condolences on passing of veteran journalist James Ritchie
Abang Johari has extended his deepest condolences to the family of veteran journalist James Alexander Ritchie, who passed away yesterday. – Photo via Facebook/Sarawakku
KUCHING (May 4): Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has extended his deepest condolences to the family of veteran journalist James Alexander Ritchie, who passed away yesterday.
In a statement posted on his official Facebook page Sarawakku, Abang Johari said Ritchie's passing is certainly a loss to Sarawak's media fraternity and development landscape.
He noted that Ritchie was a longstanding media figure in Sarawak with well-articulated writings.
'As an acclaimed author with many books on indigenous life and culture and topics of historical value to his name, James Ritchie's demise would leave behind a legacy of storytelling in Sarawak's literary space,' said the Premier, who was still in London, United Kingdom for an official working visit.
Ritchie passed away at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) here yesterday. He was 75 years old.
He was awarded the Tokoh National Journalist's Day (Hawana) Award 2024 last year.
The prestigious award recognised his remarkable career in Sarawak and his contributions as well as services as a journalist to the media industry. abang johari James Ritchie lead
