Highlights of Bills tabled and passed during the First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly
1) Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (Amendment) Bill, 2025 Tabled by Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn The amendment aimed at strengthening the state’s biodiversity governance, safeguard indigenous rights and unlock sustainable economic opportunities through the commercialisation of biological resources. Key amendments include: Expanded functions and powers of the SBC […]
Amendments enhance Sarawak’s legislative integrity
‘In a democracy, the individual enjoys not only the ultimate power but carries the ultimate responsibility.’ – Norman Cousins (1915-1990). He was an American political journalist, author, professor, and world peace advocate who served as the editor-in-chief of the well-known magazine The Saturday Review for over 35 years. Cousins was known for his influential writings […]
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 […]
Ex PSB reps to join government bloc
KUCHING: The three former Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) assemblymen will join the government bloc for the upcoming Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting from May 6 to 15 following them joining Progressive Democratic Party (PDP). Explaining on the matter, DUN speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar stated that the three honourable members (Bawang […]
It’s the prerogative of Sarawak’s executive branch
KUCHING: The dropping of ‘State’ in Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) should be decided by Sarawak’s executive branch, said Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar. The DUN speaker pointed out that in tandem with the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), Sarawak is recognised as a region and not one of the 13 states in […]
State election poser
SIBU: Most people are of the opinion that the state election may be held early next year. The current term of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly will expire on June 7, 2021. Interviewed by New Sarawak Tribune, Dalas Robert, a private sector employee believed that Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg will call for […]
