KUCHING – Deputy Premier Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian remained tight-lipped over reports on Tan Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar’s resignation as Dewan Negara president to pave the way for his appointment as Sarawak governor.
“Next time… next time,” he told reporters when met after launching the Chong Liew Syn art shows at Hoan Gallery at the Promenade Mall last night.
Dr Sim, however, revealed that Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg is now in Kuala Lumpur, without delving into details.
It was earlier reported that Wan Junaidi allegedly tendered his resignation as Dewan Negara president in order to be appointed the eighth Sarawak governor.
The Malaysian Insight reported that it had sighted the resignation letter and that Wan Junaidi was expected to take the oath of office later.
The current Sarawak governor is Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud, who has held the position since March 2014.
It was learned that Taib’s current term as Sarawak governor is expected to end at the end of next month. – January 20, 2024