Sabah & Sarawak

Abang Jo: Sarawak wants DPM post with power

By SHARON LING
Special guests: Abang Johari (centre) and Deputy Premiers Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian (left) and Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah lighting candles at the Deepavali celebration in Kuching. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak wants a deputy prime minister’s post that comes with power.

Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg welcomed the intention of Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan to appoint a deputy prime minister from Sabah or Sarawak after the 15th General Election (GE15), but said the post must not be ceremonial.

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