Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak

The Sarawak in English is Governor of Sarawak, is the ceremonial head of state of Sarawak. The is styled. The official residence of the governor is The Astana, located on the north bank of the Sarawak River in Kuching. The current office bearer, Abdul Taib Mahmud, was sworn in on 1 March 2014. He received the credentials as the new governor on 28 February, and took the oath of office on the following day. He was re-appointed as governor on 28 February 2018 and 2022 for the 2nd and 3rd term. Appointment The office of the governor is established by article 1(1) of the Constitution of Sarawak. The position is appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong after consultation with the premier. Every governor is appointed for a term of four years. However, the king reserves the power to extend his term of appointment. The governor has neither deputy nor assistant. However, in event of his inability to govern the state due to illness, absence or any other cause, the king reserves the power to appoint a person to exercise the function of the governor.