'Premier' title reflects special status of Sarawak in formation of Malaysia, says state minister

State Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah showing the Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill ahead of tabling it in the Sarawak Legislative Assembly on Tuesday (Feb 15). — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: The Chief Minister of Sarawak will now be known as "Premier" after a constitutional amendment was approved in the state legislative assembly on Tuesday (Feb 15).

The Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill was passed after the vote was recounted to secure the required two-thirds majority.