The ceremony, which involved the conferment of the instrument of appointment and taking the Oath of Office and Allegiance, as well as the Oath of Secrecy as the Prime Minister, was held about 2.20 p.m.
KUCHING: The six-month extension of the Emergency in Sarawak allows the state election to be postponed until the Covid-19 situation improves for the polls to be held safely, says the Chief Minister.
Friday, 15 Jan 2021
Reaching out: Abang Johari (left) chatting with flood victim Nurul Iman Abdullah, 39, at the Kampung Segedup relief centre in Kuching. ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star
KUCHING: The Sarawak elections due on Aug 5 will proceed if the Covid-19 situation in the state improves and the Emergency is lifted before Aug 1, says the Chief Minister.
Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state had to comply with the nationwide Emergency proclaimed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong under Article 150 of the Federal Constitution.
“If the King is convinced that there has been a lot of improvement, he can issue another proclamation.