Stunning victory for Adenan


Long line: People queuing up to cast their votes for the N75 Senadin seat at SK Agama Miri. — Bernama

The Sarawak Chief Minister’s triumph in his maiden state election tasted extra sweet when the Chinese votes came along with him.

THE lovely blue skies throughout the day were the perfect backdrop for Tan Sri Adenan Satem’s sweeping victory. The seats fell steadily for Sarawak’s singing Chief Minister and it was clear that he was headed for a dream victory of 72 out of 82 seats.

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Politics , Sarawak election , 2016 , Adenan Satem

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