Abang Jo to continue the legacy


KUCHING: Sarawak’s new Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg is expected to continue the legacy of the late Tan Sri Adenan Satem, which won the former state leader much admiration around the country .

Abang Johari, 66, was sworn in as the sixth Chief Minister in front of Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud at the Astana here yesterday, two days after Adenan passed away.

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