S'wak assembly passes bill renaming 'chief minister' title to 'premier'

The Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill 2022, which contains a clause to change the designation of ‘chief minister’ to ‘premier’, was passed by the state legislative assembly today.

Tabled by the state Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, the bill was passed with more than two-thirds majority when 67 members voted in favour, while six members opposed.