KUCHING – Sarawak Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has downplayed reports of Tan Sri Wan Junaidi’s resignation as the Dewan Negara president to be appointed the next Sarawak head of state.
He said at the moment, he views the matter as just a speculation.
“I also read on social media saying that he (Wan Junaidi) is going to become Sarawak governor. But we should just wait.
“To me, this is all a prediction. Sometimes it might be true and sometimes not – just like the weather forecast,” he said when met after officiating at the grand opening of Kawasaki Kuching here at the Travillion Commercial Centre today.
He was asked to comment on reports of Wan Junaidi’s resignation as the Senate president to make way for his appointment as the Sarawak governor.
Adding on, Karim said any recommendation for the appointment of the new governor would require few legal processes.
He said although Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud’s current term as Sarawak governor is expected to end at the end of next month, the decision on whether to extend or not has yet to be determined.
He said any decision relating to this position would be consulted to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Conference of Rulers.
“Well, let’s wait first because if it’s about this position, our existing governor – if I’m not mistaken – his term will end soon.
“But whether it will be extended or not, this is up to the recommendations from the state and also the Yang di-Pertuan Agong as well as the Conference of Rulers that will decide.
“We shall wait and see,” said Karim. – January 20, 2024