Tag: DUN expiring

I am surprised, says Abang Johari

State Legislative Assembly dissolution SIMANGGANG: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has expressed surprise over media reports speculating that the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) might be dissolved on Thursday (Oct 21). “I am surprised. I read that the DUN will be dissolved today (Thursday). I also didn’t know,” he said during a […]

Government to function as usual after June 6

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will continue to function as usual even though the tenure of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) ends on June 6. Universiti Malaya (UM) Associate Professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi said this is because the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has advised the Sarawak government to continue to carry on its duty as […]

Polls ok but under strict SOPs

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah says with the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) expiring in June, democracy and the state constitution have to be respected, with polls needed to be held under strict standard operating procedures (SOPs). “I saw Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen’s remarks […]