{
  "id": 11638202,
  "title": "Abang Johari: The time will come for me to step down",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/abang-johari-the-time-will-come-for-me-to-step-down",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T07:15:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1546799/abang-johari-time-will-come-me-step-down"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tan Sri Abang Johari Abang Openg, the Sarawak Premier, has stated that he will eventually step down from his position, describing it as a natural process. His age and health will be the primary factors in determining the right time for him to leave office. Abang Johari stressed the importance of preparing the next generation of experienced leaders to ensure continuity in Sarawak's development. He mentioned this potential stepping down in Miri, after launching the Sarawakku Sayang Mukah programme. The Premier emphasized that leading a state requires a team, and every member must prepare well-trained successors. Deputy Premier Datuk Douglas Uggah Embas and Abang Johari themselves were trained for a long time before taking on leadership roles. Abang Johari acknowledged that collective effort is essential for the state's development, and the team must focus on training the next generation and building that team. When asked if he would consider staying beyond 2030, Abang Johari stated that his age and health must be taken into account. At a program in Miri on September 13, he hinted that the next state election might be his last, as he will turn 80 in 2030.",
  "summary": "MUKAH: Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Abang Openg says the time will come for him to step down, describing it as a “natural process”.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}