No comment, says Abang Jo on new Sarawak governor appointment

Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Openg today declined to comment on speculation regarding the appointment of a new Sarawak Yang Dipertua Negeri.

He said the authority to appoint the governor lies with Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah.

“I cannot comment because the absolute power (to appoint) lies with the 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 Tuanku 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.

Taib was officially appointed as the seventh Yang Dipertua Negeri Sarawak, succeeding Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng, on March 1, 2014.

- Bernama