Baru: DUN Speaker notified of former PSB members’ entry into PDP, DUN seating arrangement uncertain
KUCHING: The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) has formally notified the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker regarding the entry of former Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) members into the party. Ba’Kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian mentioned that while the former PSB representatives, including himself, are now considered ‘PDP YBs’ (PDP elected representatives) following the dissolution of PSB, it […]
Speaker urged to prioritise opposition leader appointment for democratic integrity
KUCHING: Special Assistant to Chong Chieng Jen, Michael Kong Feng Nian, has urged the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker to promptly address the absence of an opposition leader in the Sarawak State Assembly. This plea comes in the wake of revelations that Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh, formerly holding the position, relinquished his role after […]
Sarawak DUN Speaker receives Melaka counterpart
KUCHING: State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar received a courtesy call from the Melaka DUN speaker Datuk Wira Ibrahim Durum at the DUN building here on Friday. The aim of the visit was to share ideas and experiences with the Sarawak DUN. The Melaka DUN acknowledges that the […]
Terengganu, Kelantan Speakers call on Asfia
KUCHING: Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar today received a courtesy visit from his Terengganu and Kelantan counterparts Datuk Yahaya Ali and Datuk Abdullah Ya’kub respectively. Yahaya’s wife Zarani Othman and Abdullah’s spouse Datuk Rowiyah Ghazali were also in the delegation. The visitors were given a tour of […]
Premier graces wedding reception
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg took time off to attend the wedding ceremony of Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar’s son in Sibu yesterday. The wedding occasion was between Mohammad Ali Asfia, 31, the eldest son of Mohamad Asfia and Puan Sri Datin […]
Batu Lintang rep leaves PSB
KUCHING: Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How has resigned from Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) with immediate effect. The latter’s resignation was announced by State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohammad Asfia Awang Nassar in a press conference at the DUN Complex here today. “I have received a letter from See Chee How […]
DUN Speaker hands out donations
BINTULU: Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar handed over donations to the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) of Kampung Sebiew, Surau Darul Taqwa of Kampung Sebiew and the Standing Committee for Islamic Activities of Bintulu Division (JTAIB). JKKK Kampung Sebiew represented by village chief, Saiful Bahri Bujang […]
Speaker explains why TYT’s ‘opening address’ was missing
KUCHING: State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar has clarified the reason for not starting off the First Meeting of the First Session of the 19th DUN Sitting with the Royal Address by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri (TYT) Tun Pehin Abdul Taib Mahmud. Responding to Chong Chieng Hen (DAP-Padungan) […]
State leaders welcome Idris as Deputy DUN Speaker
KUCHING: State leaders have extended their heartiest congratulatory messages and support for Datuk Idris Buang’s appointment as Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Deputy Speaker. They are confident that he is certainly the right person to fill the role in view of his legal background and vast experience. Idris, 68, was sworn in as DUN Deputy […]
I will be fair, says Idris
KUCHING: Newly appointed State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Deputy Speaker Datuk Idris Buang vows to do his utmost best to uphold legislative justice and make reasonable judgement over any issues when presiding over any of the DUN sessions. He said that in discharging his duties during any sitting of the DUN, he would try to be […]
