Sarawak waiting for Bank Negara's OK to acquire bigger stake in Affin Bank, says Abang Jo

KUCHING: Sarawak is awaiting approval from Bank Negara for its acquisition of a bigger stake in Affin Bank Bhd to become a significant shareholder, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

The Premier said negotiations between the state government and Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT) to acquire more shares were more or less finalised.