Dawn of a new era
Premier of Sarawak
Abang Jo brings new dimension of leadership to Sarawak
It’s officially premier of Sarawak, no longer chief minister: state secretary
Rebranding title from Chief Minister to Premier causes confusion and mere window dressing — Violet
Malaysia Chronicle
Sarawak vote to call its leader 'premier' could be first step to greater autonomy
The Brooke government also made reservations for plots of land exclusively for paddy cultivation for example at Tanjong Beluku at Simunjan where 100 paddy lots were laid out.
Large scale oil palm plantations began in 1990s and continued in 2000s.
However, the Sarawak government wanted the cabotage policy to be reinstated so as to protect the local shipbuilding and shipping industry.
Meanwhile, Sarawak produced 61% of Malaysian natural gas, while Peninsular Malaysia's share stood at 26% and Sabah at 13%.
Just to side track a bit, Mr Speaker, do you know that when we issue cheque to pay Sarawak Government, take for example issue a cheque to pay the land premium, if the cheque is issued in the name of Sarawak Government, it will not be accepted by the land and survey department.
Journal of Oil Palm Research.