KUCHING (Jan 14): Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the choice of who should lead Sarawak ultimately rests with the people, stressing that the position of Premier is not appointed by individuals but determined through public mandate. Responding to a question from the audience on whether he had received or had any [...]
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