This will be Taib’s third term as the Sarawak governor.

His first term was from March 1, 2014 to Feb 28, 2018, and the second from March 1, 2018 to Feb 28, 2022.

The presentation of the appointment letter to the Sarawak governor was also attended by Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Sarawak chief minister Abang Johari Openg and chief secretary to the government Zuki Ali.

Also present were Sabah and Sarawak affairs minister Maximus Ongkili; tourism, arts and culture minister Nancy Shukri and deputy rural development minister Hasbi Habibollah.

Taib was the fourth chief minister of Sarawak and held the post for 33 years from March 26, 1981, after he succeeded his uncle, Abdul Rahman Ya’kub.

The eldest of 10 siblings was born on May 21, 1936 to Mahmud Abang Yahya and Hamidah Ya’kub.

Taib served as a judge’s associate in the Supreme Court of South Australia after completing his law studies at the University of Adelaide before returning to Sarawak.

He entered the political arena in 1963 when he joined the Sarawak Legislative Council and served until 1966.

He was appointed Sarawak communication and works minister as well as development and forestry minister before entering politics at the federal level until he became chief minister.