INTRODUCTION
State government is a form of government that rules a state in each of 13 states in the federation of Malaysia. It is also the second level of government in Malaysian government hierarchy. Just like federal government, state government too, does adopt the Westminster Parliamentary system from the United Kingdom. It is also further divided into three branches of government bodies or machineries. Namely executive, legislative, and judiciary. These components are the ones that are responsible in governing and administrating the state. As been stated in the Federal Constitution, the state government has certain powers over some matters related to the state that the federal government has no authority over those matters at all.

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THE ROLES OF STATE GOVERNMENT State government practices the similar system to the federal government. Consists of three bodies, each of them carries different functions and roles towards implementing the state’s policies and serving the people.
For example, the executive components of state of Sarawak consists of TYT (Tuan Yang Terutama) or also known as the Governor of Sarawak as the head of state. The role of the Governor is similar to the states that have Sultans. It is mainly ceremonial. The governor has the power to appoint the chief minister and to give consent to dissolve the state legislature. Just like any other ruler of the states, the governor also gives assent or approval to every legislation passed by the state legislature.
Below is the list of Sarawak’s Governors since 1963-present.
1. Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg Bin Abang Sapiee (1963-1969)
2. Tun Datuk Patinggi Tuanku Haji Bujang Bin Tuanku Osman (1969-1977)
3. Tun Datuk