The Governors of Sarawak (1963-Present)

The Yang-Dipertua Negeri Sarawak (Governor of Sarawak) is the position of the Head of State of Sarawak, formed during the formation of Malaysia in 1963. Prior to that, the position was held by British Citizen, as a representative of Queen Elizabeth II from 1949 to 1963, as Governor of the British Crown Colony of Sarawak.

And here are the list of the Governors of Sarawak since 1963:

Late Tun Abang Haji Openg Abang Sapiee

1st Governor of Sarawak

(1963-1969)

Upon the formation of Malaysia, he became the first Governor of the State of Sarawak, until his death in 1969. Prior to that, the post was previously held by British citizen, as Sarawak was  the British Crown Colony from 1949 to 1963.

Late Tun Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Tuanku Haji Bujang Tuanku Osman

2nd Governor of Sarawak

(1969-1977)

A veteran politician and Statesmen from Sibu, He was appointed as the Second Governor of Sarawak,after the death of his predecessor, Late Tun Abang Haji Openg. A Sibu native, he held the position until 1977. He passed away in Kuching, in 1986.

Tun Datuk Patinggi Haji Abdul Rahman Ya'kub

4th Governor of Sarawak

(1981-1985)

Appointed as the fourth Governor of Sarawak, not long after he relinquishing the post of Chief Minister of Sarawak. He however resigned in 1985 due to health reasons.

Late Tun Datuk Patinggi Dr. Haji Ahmad Zaidi Adruce Muhammad Noor

5th Governor of Sarawak

(1985-2000)

A Sibu native, he is the longest-serving Governor of Sarawak (in consecutive terms from a single appointment). He passed away on December 5,2000 while in office, and during his illness, Tun Abang Haji Muhammad Salahuddin took the role as the Acting Governor of Sarawak.

Tun Datuk Patinggi Abang Haji Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng

3rd and 6th Governor of Sarawak.

(1977-1981 & 2001-2014)

A Melanau from Kampung Nangka Sibu, where he is the only son of the late Abang Barieng Abang Anyut, He became the first person to be appointed as Governor twice, and prior to the second appointment, he took the role as the Acting Governor of Sarawak, when Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce was ill and later passed away.

Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud

7th Governor of Sarawak

(w.e.f. 1 March 2014)

After resigning his post as the fourth Chief Minister of Sarawak, he officially received official credentials as the seventh governor of Sarawak from the Yang Di-pertuan Agong, and took the oath of office on March 1st. He was the second Sarawakian to be appointed as Governor after relinquishing his Chief Minister Position.