Passage of Parliamentary Services Bill a major reform, says Sibu MP
SIBU: The passage of the Parliamentary Services Bill by Parliament is a significant reform under the unity government led by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew pointed out that after 33 years, Malaysia has reinstated the Parliamentary Services Act, achieving the separation of powers between the executive, legislative and judicial branches—a […]
Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Bill 2024 passed, enhancing worker protections
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Bill 2024, which was read by Human Resource Steven Sim Chee Keong and passed in the Dewan Rakyat sitting, marks a historic milestone in aligning the rights and protections of 1.4 million workers in Sarawak with those in Peninsular Malaysia under the Employment Act 1955 [Act 265]. The […]
Assembly passes the Supply Bill, 2025
THE Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) today unanimously passed the Supply Bill, 2025 (Sarawak Budget ’25). The expansionary budget of RM15.8 billion was tabled by Premier and Minister for Finance and New Economy Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on the first day of the sitting on Nov 11. In his ministerial winding-up speech […]
Supplementary Supply (2024) Bill unanimously passed
THE Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) has unanimously passed the Supplementary Supply (2024) Bill, approving an additional RM68,746,470 in ordinary expenditure on the fourth day of its current sitting. The Bill’s Second Supplementary Estimates of Ordinary Expenditure 2024, was tabled by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is also the Second Finance and […]
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 […]
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 […]
