Sarawak govt intensifies pursuit of Sarawak Labour Ordinance amendments
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has made serious and consistent efforts to get the Sarawak Labour Ordinance (SLO) amended; however, the final decision rests with Putrajaya and Parliament. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration & Project Monitoring), Datuk Gerawat Gala explained that the SLO, enacted before the formation of Malaysia, became a federal law […]
DUN to sit Nov 20-29; Premier to table State Budget
KUCHING: The upcoming State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting is poised to be a landmark one as it will see the tabling of the State Budget 2024, two new Bills and two amendment Bills. DUN Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar said aside from the Supply Bill, the two new Bills that will […]
Parliament Standing Orders amendment proposal not about dismissal of PM: Wan Junaidi
KUALA LUMPUR: The president of the Dewan Negara Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar today stressed that his recommendation for amendments to the Standing Orders of the Dewan Rakyat is not about enacting a new law for the dismissal of the Prime Minister as reported by several media outlets. On the other hand, he […]
STIDC (Amendment) Bill to enhance enforcement power
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) (Amendment) Bill, 2022 is seeking to enhance the enforcement powers under the STIDC Ordinance. Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the Bill provides steep penalties for those who are found guilty for […]
Chambers wants all MPs to support Amendment Bill
KUCHING: Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) hopes that all MPs, irrespective of their political affiliations, will support the Amendment Bill on Article 161A of the Federal Constitution. DCCI also hopes for the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) to simultaneously amend the Sarawak Interpretation Ordinance accordingly. “The announcement by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang […]
