PM: Expecting closer ties with Sarawak

Big news: Motorists on Jalan Bangsar drive by a billboard congratulating Anwar on his appointment as Prime Minister. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Relations between the Federal and Sarawak governments will definitely be closer and strengthened under the unity government, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

He said this after a meeting with Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg at his residence amid news that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) would be joining his unity government as well as being offered a deputy prime minister’s post.