Governor of Sarawak received Tunship

His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah consent to confer the Order of Seri Maharaja Mangku Negara (S.M.M) which carries the title "Tun" to the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak, Pehin Sri Abdul Taib bin Mahmud in a ceremony held at the National Palace in Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur. The title Tun is the highest federal title that can be confer to a limited number of recipient. Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib bin Mahmud was appointed as the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak started effectively on March 1, 2014 by His Majesty Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah.