Sarawak deputy premier Awang Tengah Ali Hassan describes as ‘unfounded’ allegations of rivalry brewing between factions aligned with him and premier Abang Johari Openg.
00:00Sarawak Deputy Premier Awangtengah Ali Hassan has shot down allegations of a proving silent rivalry between those aligned with him and supporters of Premier Abang Johari Openg.
00:13He dismissed the notion of a power struggle, insisting that the allegations were unfounded, The Borneo Post reported.
00:19He also disputed FMT's report, which stated that the rivalry between the factions aligned with each leader had been intensifying ahead of a potential showdown that could determine the state's future direction.
00:34Awangtengah, who is the state's international trade and investment minister, also challenged the source cited in the report, adding that his support for Abang Johari's leadership is undivided.
00:43His dismissal of the claims comes a day after Abang Johari said these baseless allegations were driven by jealousy over Sarawak's rapidly growing economy.
00:55Awangtengah said the unfounded claims have, to some extent, sparked suspicion among certain quarters, painting him as someone who is power crazy.
01:03However, he refutes this, saying the claims contradict his belief in teamwork, loyalty to leadership, and prioritizing the party over factionalism.
