TYT appointment a boon for Sarawak’s rights

SIBU: The appointment of Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar as the eighth Sarawak Yang di-Pertua Negeri will benefit Sarawak’s rights in terms of the Malaysian Agreement 1963 (MA63). Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said Wan Junaidi’s position allows him to provide valuable advice on aspects of MA63. “His extensive knowledge about […]

Sarawakians share hopes for new Governor

KUCHING: The public has warmly received the appointment of Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar as the eighth Sarawak Governor (TYT). His assumption of the TYT office, following his appointment by Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah at Istana Negara last Friday, has elicited […]

It’s official — Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar is Sarawak’s 8th Governor

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Senate President Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, 78, has been appointed as the eighth Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak. He takes over from Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud whose term expired yesterday. He received his appointment letter or watikah from Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah at Istana […]

Abdul Karim praises potential appointment of Wan Junaidi as TYT

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has lauded the potential appointment of Tan Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar as the Sarawak Head of State (TYT), citing his distinguished career as a civil servant. The Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development said Wan Junaidi’s extensive service and experience, spanning various high-level roles in the […]

Premier’s Office: No special meeting at DUN on Head of State appointment

KUCHING: The Sarawak Premier’s Office has clarified that there was no special meeting at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) to discuss the appointment of a new Head of State. The press statement addressed media reports suggesting such a meeting had taken place. “It has come to the attention of this office that there are reports […]

Every beginning has an end, says reflective Karim

KUCHING: Every commencement leads to an eventual conclusion, irrespective of the position’s significance. Senior Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leader Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said words to this effect following speculation that a new Head of State will be appointed soon in Sarawak. “In my view, every undertaking has a natural end, and any […]

Premier tight-lipped on new TYT’s appointment

BY GABRIEL LIHAN AND NURA VALENTIANA LORNA KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is tight – lipped about the resignation of Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and subsequent appointment as Governor of Sarawak. Abang Johari said the appointment of the Sarawak Head of State is the […]

Wan Junaidi ticks all boxes, say analysts

KUCHING: Sarawak will stand to benefit if Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, the president of the Dewan Negara, is appointed the eighth Sarawak governor as speculated. Geostrategist and political analyst from the Nusantara Academy for Strategic Research, Prof Dr Azmi Hassan said Wan Junaidi’s profound understanding of parliamentary responsibilities could bring significant benefits […]

Mohamed Fauzi Kamis is First Division Infantry commander

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Major-General Datuk Mohamed Fauzi Kamis has replaced Major-General Datuk Hassan Embong as First Division Infantry commander. A ceremony to hand over duties was held at Muara Tuang Camp on Friday which was witnessed by Army Eastern Field Commander Lieutenant General Datuk Mohd Sofi Md Lepi. The ceremony also saw an army parade consisting […]

New Pemanca vows to resolve all issues

SIBU: The newly appointed Pemanca Paing Tawi pledges to assist the Iban community in addressing all issues they face by collaborating with existing community leaders. Paing said that there were numerous unresolved appeal cases in Sibu, involving disputes among longhouse residents regarding matters such as land and more. “Starting today, I will make every effort […]