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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has backed Sarawak's readiness to oversee Bintulu Port following its transition from federal jurisdiction, signalling a significant decentralization of port management responsibilities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed confidence in Sarawak's ability to manage Bintulu Port after its handover from federal to state authority, highlighting the state's expertise and the port's strategic importance to regional LNG operations.
The GPS secretary-general has declined to reveal whether he will seek re-election to his Kapit parliamentary seat or shift focus to Sarawak state politics, though he insists his involvement will continue.
Sarawak's deputy premier has indicated that the state election could be called within the next 100 days, hinting that political preparations are well underway.
Sarawak DAP chief Chong Chieng Jen has advocated for conducting parliamentary and state elections separately, contending that staggered polls would allow voters to express distinct preferences on two occasions.
Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas confirmed the Federal Government has agreed to transfer Bintulu Port to the state for RM1.8 billion, with finalisation expected by end of June.