August House adjourns sine die
THE SECOND meeting of the third term of the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) was adjourned sine die at 5.25 pm today. It concluded the eight days of DUN sitting which saw the passing of four bills and one motion from Nov 11 to Nov 20. Among the bills passed were the Supply (2025) Bill […]
Rep denies oppression claims
TUPONG assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman has refuted claims made by Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen, who alleged that the august House has become oppressive towards opposition members. Fazzrudin said that Chong was given ample opportunity to express his views on both Tuesday and Wednesday, particularly during the debates on two of the three Bills. “If […]
August house observes moment of silence
THE Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) was sombre as all members offered their condolences to the family of the late Datuk Mutang Tagal, the first Orang Ulu and Lun Bawang to be appointed as the 20th Senate President. Today (May 10), the August house observed a moment of silence following the latter’s passing earlier in […]
Adjournment sine die for 18th DUN sitting
THE 18th State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting adjourned sine die at 4.24pm today. The Second Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 18th DUN differed from that of previous sittings after it was shortened to five days from its original eight-day session in view of the rising Covid-19 cases throughout the state. On the first […]
Recitation of pantun will be decided by a Select Committee
THE recitation of pantun during question-and-answer (Q&A) sessions will be decided by a Select Committee based on the Standing Orders of the august House. Speaker Datuk Amar Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar said the matter has been referred to the Select Committee under Standing Order 69 (2)(a) as these were pertinent issues. “[Irene Chang (DAP-Bukit Assek) […]
