1987 Ming Court Affair

The Ming Court Affair
Abdul Rahman Ya'kub answering questions regarding the political crisis at Ming Court Hotel on 10 March 1987
DateSeptember 1983–1991
Location
Caused by
GoalsRemoval of Abdul Taib Mahmud from the chief minister post
Methods
Resulted in
Parties
Maju group consisting of:
Lead figures

The Ming Court Affair was a political coup in Sarawak, Malaysia that began in 1983, developed into a full-blown political crisis during 1987 state election, and ended after the Sarawak Malaysian People's Association (PERMAS) was dissolved in 1991. This political crisis mainly involved in the dispute between Abdul Rahman Ya'kub (former Sarawak chief minister) and his nephew Abdul Taib Mahmud (chief minister of Sarawak) over the control of the state government and Sarawak's natural resources.