Sarawak sets the pace in groundbreaking enactments
AS 2023 draws to a close, Sarawak stands at the forefront of legislative achievements, having passed two groundbreaking bills that signal a significant leap forward for the state. The Sarawak Ombudsman Bill, 2023, and the Environment (Reduction of Greenhouse Gases Emission) Bill established Sarawak as a pioneer in these crucial areas. The Sarawak Ombudsman Bill, […]
12 bills passed at third meeting of second term of 15th parliament
KUALA LUMPUR: The Third Meeting of the Second Term of the 15th Parliament adjourned sine die yesterday after sitting for 32 days from Oct 9, with 12 bills passed, including the Supply Bill 2024 (Budget 2024). The highest budget ever tabled in the country’s history, with an allocation of RM393.8 billion, was tabled by Prime […]
Political stability behind passing of landmark laws
KUCHING: Political analysts said Sarawak’s political stability must be credited for its ability to pass two landmark laws in the country, namely the Sarawak Ombudsman Bill and the Environment (Reduction of Greenhouse Gases Emission) Bill. Dr Arnold Puyok said Sarawak, unlike in other states, was able to push through such laws because it has not […]
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 […]
Dewan Negara passes Housewife Social Safety Bill 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Negara passed the Housewife Social Safety Bill 2022 today. When winding up the debate on the Bill, Deputy Minister of Human Resources Ministry (KSM) Datuk Awang Hashim said the ministry and the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) would implement various measures to encourage husbands to contribute to the Housewife Social Safety Scheme […]
Anti-hop law will safeguard stability in state
KUCHING: Sarawak may table a similar anti-party hopping Bill in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) as the one passed by parliament recently. In saying this, Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan said besides being in tandem with federal law it would safeguard the continuity of stability in the years to come. “We […]
No to state amendment within 60 days
KUCHING: Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said that he agrees with the provision of anti-party hopping to be adopted in Sarawak. However, he does not agree with Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) president Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili’s suggestion for Sarawak to take immediate action in amending the […]
No need for state anti-hopping law
KUCHING: Is it necessary for Sarawak to adopt an anti-crossover law into its constitution following the passing of the anti-party hopping Bill in Parliament recently? Not necessary, say political analysts and observers. Analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung said “the state’s anti-hopping law has been around for a while, yet some are not aware of it.” […]
Getting rid of political frogs ensures stability
KUCHING: The passing of the Anti-Party Hopping Bill will not only get rid of politicians who are populists and self-centred but it will give stability to the government that takes charge of Putrajaya after the 15th General Election (GE15), says Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Stakan branch chairman stated that […]
