Endorsement a victory for Sarawakians
THE passing of the Constitution of State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill, 2020 is a huge victory for Sarawakians, said Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian (SUPP-Batu Kawa). He said it was an especially great day for Sarawakians as for the first time ever, the august House would now be for Sarawakians only. “We define the […]
Bill passed to define ‘resident’, lower eligible age to be YBs
THE Sarawak State Assembly (DUN) today passed a Bill to amend Article 16 of the State Constitution to lower the minimum age required for a person to become an elected representative from 21 to 18 years old. The Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill, 2020, which was tabled by Tourism, Arts and Culture […]
Understand the Constitution well
KUCHING: One must have a good knowledge of relevant laws to understand the amendment to the Constitution of Sarawak because it involves study or research as well as some cross references with other laws such as the Immigration Act. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Corporate Affairs and Sarawak Public Communications Unit) Abdullah Saidol […]
Amendment to definition intended for clarification
THE Constitution of State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill, 2020 that seeks to define and clarify the words “resident in the State” and to lower the age qualification of person as elected member of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) under Article 16 of the State Constitution, was tabled on Tuesday (Nov 10). Tabling on the amendment […]
