Only King can decide when Sarawak state assembly is dissolved, says Chief Minister


Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg speaking at a press conference in Simanggang.

KUCHING: Amidst mounting speculation that the Sarawak legislative assembly will be dissolved soon, Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg says that any decision on the matter is in the hands of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

The Chief Minister said he met the King to discuss the Emergency and Covid-19 situation in Sarawak but did not say when the audience took place.

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