KUCHING: The head of Sarawak’s government will now be called “Premier” instead of “Chief Minister” after a constitutional amendment was approved by the state assembly.
Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the amendment to change Chief Minister to Premier would correctly reflect Sarawak’s status, which is different from other states in Malaysia.
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