New Army Chief Visits Sarawak Premier; UTS Vice Chancellor Completes Tenure

General Datuk Azhan Md Othman, appointed as the 31st Army Chief on January 1, 2026, made his inaugural visit to Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Concurrently, Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid bid farewell as he concludes his tenure as UTS vice chancellor.

Published Mar 31, 2026

General Datuk Azhan Md Othman, newly appointed Army Chief since January 1, 2026, conducted a courtesy call on Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. This event coincided with Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid's farewell visit as he completes his term as vice chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Sarawak (UTS) at the end of March 2026.

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The meeting was attended by key officials, including Sarawak’s Minister for Tourism and other military leaders. The dual visits highlight changes in leadership within both military and educational sectors in Sarawak, which may impact future collaborations and governance.