Taib Mahmud indicates he will quit end of February


Taib Mahmud

KUCHING: Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud said Sunday that he would need to go through "a few more steps" before retiring from his position, likely by the end of February.

Among the things that he needed to do was to seek an audience with the Sarawak head of state, Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Barieng, to inform the latter of his intention to step down as Chief Minister after 33 years.

Subscribe now and receive FREE sooka plan for 1 month.
T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Politics , Sarawak , Taib Mahmud , quit

   

Next In Nation

Johor govt to seek views of taximen affected by NGV ruling
Flood mitigation progress slow on Malaysia's east coast
85% of M'sians won't be impacted by RON95 subsidy rationalisation, Dewan Rakyat told
Broader reforms needed with regard to safety on public transport, says social activist
Special op on motorcycles led to 10% drop in accidents, says Bukit Aman
Police to use drones to tackle cross-border crimes in Kelantan
Kelantan cops foil bid to smuggle shoes, handbags worth RM3.1mil
60 deaths, over 6,000 accidents reported during Deepavali period
Cops nab 48 following raids on unlicensed entertainment outlets in Kepong, Puchong
Plans in place to enhance cancer care, especially in rural areas, says Health Ministry

Others Also Read