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Premier of Sarawak

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has such a low amount of vote supports, completely loses his status as a Member of the State Legislative Assembly (ADUN), loses his deposit during the state election, or any implementation or presentation that is found not to be fully supported by any Member of the State Legislative Assembly (ADUN),
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The Premier and the Cabinet Ministers must take and subscribe in the presence of Governor the oath of office and allegiance as well as the oath of secrecy before they can exercise the functions of office. In line with the Westminster system's principles of
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The premier's party will normally have a majority in the Legislative Assembly and party discipline is exceptionally strong in Sarawakian politics, so passage of the government's legislation through the Legislative Assembly is mostly a formality.
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before an amendment to the state constitution regarding the matter was successfully passed on 15 February 2022, renaming the post to "premier". The constitutional amendment was gazetted and came into effect on 1 March 2022.
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On 15 February, the position of Chief Minister was changed to Premier following a successful amendment to the Sarawak state constitution. The constitutional amendment was gazetted and came into effect on 1 March.
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The Premier is the Head of Government in the State of Sarawak. Both the Federal Constitution and State Constitution as well as other legislations accord various authorities upon the office of the Premier.
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The Governor will appoint not more than ten nor less than four Ministers on the premier's advice. The governor will also appoint deputy ministers under Article 7A of the state constitution.
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assumed office as the sixth and final chief minister of Sarawak on 13 January 2017. Following an amendment to the title, he became the first and current premier since 1 March 2022.
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Art. 1(5): Advising Governor, with the consent of the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, appointing a person taking the Governor place or representing the Governor at the Conference of Rulers;
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This column names only the Chief Minister's party. The state government he heads may be a complex coalition of several parties and independents; those are not listed here.
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This column names only the Premier's party. The state government he heads may be a complex coalition of several parties and independents; those are not listed here.
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A proposal to change the title of Chief Minister to Premier was made in February 2022, as an aspect of Sarawak's efforts to reclaim its rights under the 1963
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then the Premier of Sarawak has the right to terminate from his service legally, with the condition that he must announce the appointment of the
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According to the Article 3(6)(a) of the Constitution of the State of Sarawak, the governor shall first appoint the premier to preside over the
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The power of the premier is subject to a number of limitations. Premiers removed as leader of his or her party, or whose government loses a
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Art. 15(1)(a) & (b): Advising the Governor on the appointment of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly; and
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Art. 35(1): Advising Governor on the appointment of the Chairman, Deputy chairman, and members of the State Public Service Commission.
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Following a resignation in other circumstances, defeat in a general election or state election, illness, or the death of a current
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in the Legislative Assembly, must advise a state election or resign the office or be dismissed by Governor. The defeat of a
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Art. 11: Advising Governor on the appointment of the State Secretary, State Attorney General, and State Financial Secretary;
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A few former chief ministers had important careers after leaving office. Usually, they are appointed to become the
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who, in the former's judgment, is likely to command the confidence of the majority of the members of the
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Specific provisions of the State Constitution that expresses the authority of the Premier include:-
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Art. 1(3): Consulting with the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong on the appointment of the Acting Governor;
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as a replacement for a temporary period (for 80 days only), until he gets the consent from the
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The post of Premier of Sarawak was created as Chief Minister of Sarawak on 22 July 1963 when
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Art. 7(2): Advising the Governor on the revocation of the appointment of a Cabinet Minister;
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Art. 6(3)(b): Advising Governor the appointment of Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers;
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is confirmed to be ill for a long period of time or dies due to illness. To appoint an
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Art. 1(1): Consulting with the Yang Di-Pertua Agong on the appointment of Governor;
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The most recent passing of the chief minister occurred with the death of
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Art. 7(1): Request for the dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly;
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will only be given for 80 days only, until the consent of the
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The premier is appointed by the 178:Sarawak State Legislative Assembly 25: 18:List of Chief Ministers of Sarawak 1608:"Biography of the Chief Minister" 2625: 2624: 2614: 2604: 1802:Sultanate of Sarawak (1599–1641) 1356: 1184: 1106: 946: 835: 778: 713: 61: 47: 1792:Malano Kingdom (700 AD–1400 AD) 583:will only be implemented if a 1: 998:32 years, 340 days 878:10 years, 263 days 597:Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak 1393:2 years, 207 days 1149:2 years, 317 days 964:MLA for Sebandi (until 1991) 814:3 years, 287 days 453:. 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Index

List of Chief Ministers of Sarawak

Coat of arms of Sarawak

Flag of Sarawak

Abang Johari Openg
Government of Sarawak
Premier's Department
Style
Yang Amat Berhormat
The Right Honourable
His Excellency
Head of government
Cabinet
Premier's Department
State Legislative Assembly
Sarawak State Legislative Assembly
Seat
Wisma Bapa Malaysia
Petra Jaya
Kuching
Governor
Term length
Constitution of Sarawak
Stephen Kalong Ningkan
Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg
Deputy Premier of Sarawak
premier.sarawak.gov.my
Malay

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