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 […]
Sri Aman Hospital 2 expected to be operational in August
THE SRI AMAN Hospital 2 has been physically completed and it is expected to be operational in August 2022. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government II Michael Tiang said the authorities were currently conducting final inspection, testing and commissioning of the hospital. He said when answering questions from Lingga assemblywoman, Dayang Noorazah […]
Premier breaks fast with community leaders
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg attended the breaking of fast programme with some 300 community leaders at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Complex. After the breaking of fast, they performed the terawih prayers led by state chief Imam Ustaz Datuk Mustapha Kamal Ahmad Fauzi. Abang Johari also spent some time […]
The minimum age requirement is a good opportunity but questionable
KUCHING: The recent change in the minimum age requirement for an individual to be elected as a representative in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) from 21 to 18 years old has received mixed reactions from the public. This change was achieved when the Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was passed by […]
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 […]
Only we know what is best
ONLY citizens of Sarawak who truly understand the state and can be elected as members of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN). Jefferson Jamit Unyat (PBB-Bukit Goram) said, “Only Sarawakians know what is best for Sarawak and understands the local needs and aspirations of its people. “Sarawakians are knowledgeable, smart, well-versed in local customs and circumstances […]
We want only loyal Sarawakians
THE proposed amendment to Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill, 2020 which seeks to define and clarify the words “resident in the state” is to further strengthen the autonomy of Sarawak. It will only allow Sarawak citizens to be members of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya (PBB-Jemoreng) said the […]
Assemblymen undergo Covid-19 swab test
DUN Session KUCHING: Members of the State Legislature underwent Covid-19 swab test at the DUN Complex here on Friday. The swab test is a requirement for all members of the legislature and State Cabinet prior to the DUN Sitting which will take place beginning next Monday. Respective assemblymen were seen arriving as early as 9am […]
No need to follow Parliament’s SOPs completely
KUCHING: The guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) set for MPs for the current Parliament sitting may not be fully adopted by the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN). “MPs are subject to guidelines and SOPs set by Parliament itself, the Health Ministry (MoH) and the National Security Council (MKN). “These guidelines and SOPs need not […]
