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A New Sarawak Governor For An Increasingly Autonomous State

Dr James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies, University of Tasmania

30-Jan-24 07:45

A New Sarawak Governor For An Increasingly Autonomous State

Former Dewan Negara president Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar was sworn in as the eighth Governor of Sarawak. He replaces Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud who was the Governor since March 2014, and also Chief Minister. Dr. James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies, University of Tasmania helps us break down how these two very different men have and will take on this role.

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Produced by: Chin Wai Lun

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Keith Kam


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