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 […]
Proposed increase in sitting allowance timely
KUCHING: The proposed increase in sitting allowance for members of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) is timely. Engkilili assemblyman Dr Johnical Rayong Ngipa said that the current rate at RM50 a day had not been reviewed for more than 40 years. “I totally agree with the suggestion by Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad who raised […]
DUN allowance should commensurate with responsibilities
KUCHING: The rate of allowance for the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting should be equivalent to today’s living cost, says Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor. Aside from stating that the value of RM50 back in 1980 was equivalent to RM300-RM500 today, he added that the allowance should also cover all the duties and tasks given […]
DUN allowance hike well-received by Tellian rep
KUCHING: The announcement to increase the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting allowance has been applauded by Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine. According to him, the rate should be reviewed after not having been done for decades. “However, the rate of the increase should be determined by the DUN, Premier, or the Cabinet accordingly as there are […]
Cultivating high value-added business
THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) is actively promoting and developing informal and micro entrepreneurs in the target range of 40 years and under as part of its new Entrepreneur Development portfolio. According to its minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, his ministry aims to provide development programmes and platforms by […]
Master plan to upgrade Sarawak Native Court
THE Sarawak Government is currently conducting a study to prepare a master plan to upgrade its Native Court, of which the study is already in the final stage. Deputy Minister in Sarawak Premier’s Department (Native Law and Customs) Jefferson Jamit Unyat said that the purpose of the study was to prepare a master plan to […]
Taib attends state banquet
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud with his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib attended a state banquet in conjunction with the opening of the 19th State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting at the assembly building’s dining hall here yesterday. Taib was accompanied by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang […]
Land Code (Amendment) Bill nothing to do with NCR
KUCHING: The Land Code (Amendment) Bill, 2022, which will be introduced during the Second Meeting of the First Session of the 19th State Legislative Assembly (DUN), will not address Native Customary Rights (NCR) issues. The aforementioned Bill would be introduced by Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali, Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63, […]
3 Bills to be tabled in upcoming DUN Sitting
KUCHING: Three government bills will be introduced during the Second Meeting of the First Session of the 19th State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Sitting, which is scheduled for May 17 to 26. According to DUN Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar, the bills are Supplementary Supply (2022) Bill, 2022, Land Code (Amendment) Bill, […]
New Bills at next DUN meeting?
THE upcoming State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting next month could see the tabling of several new government Bills. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63, and Federal-State Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali, however could not confirm the matter. “There is a possibility, but we have not been able to confirm it yet. […]
