Sarawak strongman seems poised for Yang di-Pertua Negeri post

By NIGEL EDGAR

Nation
Thursday, 06 Feb 2014
12:00 AM MYT

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KUCHING: After continual speculation on his future over the past few years, Sarawak strongman Tan Sri Taib Mahmud looks set to finally step down as Chief Minister and seems poised to take over as the Yang di-Pertua Negeri.

Many in the political and media circles became certain of his intention to quit as Chief Minister after the announcement that the term for the Head of State Tun Muhammad Salahuddin would be extended from Dec 5, 2013 to only Feb 28 this year.

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Sarawak strongman seems poised for Yang di-Pertua Negeri post