Securing cabinet posts not a priority, says Sarawak CM
Sarawak Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg speaking at an event in Kuching today. He says the country comes first for the state's ruling coalition, GPS. – The Malaysian Insight pic, March 3, 2020.
DEMANDING and negotiating for ministerial posts in the new federal cabinet was never a priority when Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s supported Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister, said Abang Johari Openg. The chief minister said ending the political turmoil engulfing the country was the top priority for the Sarawak coalition.
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