SARAWAK Premier Abang Johari Openg declined to comment on speculation regarding the appointment of a new Sarawak governor.

He said that the authority to appoint the governor rests with Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.

“I cannot comment because the absolute power (to appoint) lies with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong,” he told reporters after attending the opening ceremony of Eden Damai Wellness in Kuching today.

He also declined comment on speculative reports that Wan Junaidi Jaafar had resigned as Dewan Negara president.

“On that, you need to ask him (Wan Junaidi),” he said.

Yesterday, the media reported that Wan Junaidi is said to have submitted his resignation letter and was preparing to assume the position of Sarawak governor, currently held by Abdul Taib Mahmud.

Abdul Taib was officially appointed as the seventh Sarawak governor, succeeding Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng, on March 1, 2014. – Bernama, January 20, 2024.