Sarawak Chief Minister Adenan Satem sacrificed himself for the state and her people, according to University Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) professor Jeniri Amir.

Jeniri said Adenan knew he was in poor health, but steeled his resolve to fight for the people.

"He was committed to place the people's interests above his own, even though he had to sacrifice his life," the academic told Malaysiakini.