Critical projects in Tanjong Datu need prompt action
Azizul Annuar Adenan (GPS-Tanjong Datu) stressed that critical projects in Tanjong Datu require prompt action. Apart from the concerns about dilapidated schools in the state constituency, he pointed out that there are three delayed projects that need to be resolved. “I was made to understand by the Lundu Education Office that there are applications to […]
Turning Miri as food hub for northern region
The Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development Ministry has formulated a number of strategies and initiatives to turn Miri as the food hub to export and market food produced from the northern region of Sarawak. In stating this, its deputy minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail (GPS-Bukit Kota) disclosed that among the initiatives and strategies […]
Baru wants updates on utilities, roads, and schools
BARU Bian (PSB-Ba’Kelalan) hoped that the government would make every effort to be fair when providing basic amenities and facilities in northern Sarawak. He told the august House that the people in Ba’Kelalan area, for example, face daily hardship and problems such as lack of electricity, water, internet connection, floods, bad roads, and dilapidated school, including […]
Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill 2022 passed in DUN
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill 2022 has been unanimously passed at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting here today, after debated by six state assemblymen. Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh, who tabled the Bill said it […]
E-Sarawak Activities Bill passed
BY LEE SHAW WEI & FASIHA KHUSHIRI KUCHING: The Electronic Sarawak Government Activities Bill was unanimously passed in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) today. The Bill seeks to provide the necessary legal framework to become “e-enabled” without the need for further amendments to other state laws. The Bill, tabled by Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk […]
Sarawak Sovereign Wealth Future Fund to be tabled
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA THE Sarawak Sovereign Wealth Future Fund Bill will be tabled in the third session of the first term of the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN). “Whilst we are continuously managing and dealing with the current development issues, we are also thinking about tomorrow, about the long-term interests […]
Smooth start to assembly proceedings
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The first day of the third session of the first term of the 19th State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting on Monday (Nov 21) proceeded smoothly, starting at about 9.05am. Shortly after commencement, Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar called on House members to […]
3 new Bills to be tabled in next DUN sitting
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: Three new Bills will be tabled in the third session of the first term of the 19th State Legislative Assembly (DUN). DUN speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar disclosed that the three new Bills are the Supply (2023) Bill, 2022; Constitution of the State […]
DUN to sit from Nov 21-30
KUCHING: The third session of the first term of the 19th State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting will be held on Nov 21. This was disclosed by DUN speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar after the launching of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Women Machinery at Penview Convention Centre here today. He added that […]
Up to higher-ups to decide DUN sitting allowance
BAU: Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said he would leave it up to the higher-ups to decide whether to increase DUN sitting allowance for state assemblymen, He acknowledged the allowance of RM50 a day for an elected representative had remained unchanged for many years. “Hence, we leave it to the higher-ups to decide […]
