Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Hints He May Step Down Soon

During the northern Sarawak special convention in Miri, Abang Johari, premier and president of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu since January 2017, signaled that his tenure may be nearing its end. He described a structured succession plan that focuses on cultivating a new generation of leaders across the party’s divisions. Johari stressed that leadership change is inevitable and that the party’s stability rests on disciplined, community-focused successors. He said the decision to leave will be made when the appropriate time arrives, underscoring the party’s commitment to renewal.