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 in the media stating that there has been a special meeting at the DUN to discuss the appointment of a Head of State.

“In this regard, this Office wishes to clarify that there was no such meeting for such a purpose,” it said today (Jan 21).

According to a news report by Berita Harian, a source close to Astana Negeri had told the daily that the DUN is believed to have discussed the appointment of a new Head of State yesterday morning.

Meanwhile, a news report by The Malaysian Insight stated that Dewan Negara President Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has officially submitted his resignation.

The report suggested that his resignation is to pave the way for his imminent appointment as Sarawak’s governor.

“It is understood that he will get his letter of appointment soon and then he will take the oath of office later.

“This transition will mark the succession of Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, who has held the position of Sarawak governor since March 2014,” The Malaysian Insight said.