We are planning longer DUN sittings, says Abang Jo
KUCHING: Sarawak is considering to extend the duration of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sittings in the future. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this in response to a request from Machan assemblyman Allan Siden Gramong, who emphasised the need for more in-depth discussions on key issues affecting constituencies. “Last year, […]
Excitement of covering DUN sitting
‘We have an aspiration that in 2030, Sarawak will become a developed and excellent state. I aspire to transform our state into a major player in the Federation of Malaysia. That is why we must defend our unique position and God-given resources,’ Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg It’s that time of […]
Free speech vs. house rules
A heated debate erupted in the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) yesterday (Nov 12) as lawmakers clashed over proposed amendments to the Standing Orders. The contentious issue centred on a proposed amendment to Standing Order 20, which would empower the Speaker to compel members to verify statements made in newspapers, online news portals, social media, or […]
Amendment in the works for DUN Standing Orders
BY NATASHA JEE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: A ministerial motion which seeks to amend the Standing Orders of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) will be tabled at the upcoming sitting, scheduled from Nov 11 to 20. DUN Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar said the existing Standing Orders are outdated and […]
New bill on Natural Resources and Environment among four
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: A new bill, the Natural Resources and Environment Bill 2024 will be tabled during the upcoming State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting. DUN Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar said the bill is among four governments bills to be tabled, the others being the Supply (2025) […]
Number of bills, motions for DUN sitting to be announced tomorrow
KUCHING: The number of bills, questions, and motions for the upcoming state legislative assembly (DUN) sitting will be announced tomorrow (Nov 9). Sarawak Legislative Assembly Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar said he will call a press conference following the pre-council session in the morning. “After the pre-council, I shall call a […]
Aspirations of business leaders for the upcoming State Budget
BY JACQUELINE DAVID KUCHING: The Federation of Chinese Associations of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions hopes that the state government will consider setting up a special fund, like the Sarawak focused private equity (PE) fund to be the capital investor for the Small Medium Enterprises (SME) sector in the state. Its president, Datuk Richard Wee […]
Assemblymen’s daily DUN sitting allowance up from RM50 to RM450
KUCHING: State assemblymen will now receive an increased allowance of RM450 daily for attending the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting. This a hefty increase by RM400 from the previous RM50 allowance. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg hoped the increase would boost the assemblymen’s morale, motivating them to work harder and enhance […]
Supplementary Supply (2023) Bill, 2024 passed
THE Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) unanimously passed the Supplementary Supply (2023) Bill, 2024 allowing an additional expenditure of RM267,928,353 on the fourth day of the DUN sitting today. The Bill’s Second Supplementary Estimates of Ordinary Expenditure, 2023 was tabled by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is also the Second Finance and […]
Abang Johari tables motion to thank late Taib
PREMIER Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has tabled a Motion of Appreciation to honour the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, the former Governor of Sarawak. The motion was tabled on the third day of the first meeting of the third session of the 19th term of the State Legislative Assembly […]