KUCHING: Nur Azhar Bujang took the oath as the secretary of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) in a ceremony graced by DUN Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohammad Asfia Awang Nassar.
The event was held at 10 am on the seventh floor of the DUN building, as detailed in a press release from DUN.
“The oath-taking ceremony commenced with Nur Azhar Bujang reciting the oath-taking pledge, followed by the signing of the certificate of appointment as the secretary of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly,” the press release said.
Nur Azhar Bujang, 39, is a senior state attorney who graduated with a Bachelor of Legal Studies (Honours) in 2009 and a Bachelor of Law (Honours) in 2010 from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM).
Prior to that, he received his early education at Kolej Tun Datu Tuanku Haji Bujang, Miri.
Commencing his professional journey in the private sector at a law firm in Kuala Lumpur, Nur Azhar later returned to Sarawak, joining the state civil service as a legal officer in the Sarawak Attorney-General’s Chamber.
A native of Kuching, Nur Azhar played a pivotal role in advancing the state government’s digital economy initiative.
Pursuing a Master of Laws Degree in Intellectual Property and Digital Economy at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, he fortified his expertise in this field.
Following his return, he emerged as a key figure in numerous high-profile legal proceedings, representing the Sarawak government in landmark cases, including disputes involving Petronas and the federal government.
His contributions extend beyond litigation, encompassing involvement in the law-making process, advisory functions, and representing the state government in negotiations with the federal counterpart.
Nur Azhar’s dedication and service were duly recognised with the prestigious Service Medal (Silver) bestowed upon him by Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.
Also present during the event were DUN Deputy Speaker Datuk Idris Buang, Sarawak Attorney-General Datu Saferi Ali, dignitaries and DUN Staff.
