Sarawak to continue pursuing more representation in Parliament
Sarawak will continue to pursue the agenda of increasing its number of representatives in Parliament, the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly was told today.
Wed May 08 2024
Sombre atmosphere at DUN Building as people pay last respects to Taib Mahmud
The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building was enveloped in an atmosphere of sadness as the remains of former Governor of Sarawak Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud arrived here today.
Thu Feb 22 2024
Abdul Taib's body arrives in Kuching
The body will be taken to Sarawak State Legislative Assembly building tomorrow and the public can pay last respects between 8am and 11.30am.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Sarawak State Assembly passes amendments to prevent party hopping
The amendments also provide for circumstances where membership of the Legislative Assembly will not be affected.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Sarawak state assembly passes supplementary supply bill
Sarawak State Legislative Assembly today passed the Supplementary Supply (2021) Bill 2022 for an additional expenditure of RM478,843,946 in 2021.
Wed Feb 16 2022
Sarawak State Assembly dissolved, making way for state election - Abang Johari
The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly has been dissolved effective Nov 3, thus making way for a state election.
Fri Nov 05 2021
Lifting of Emergency: Sarawak State Assembly automatically dissolved - Experts
Speculation on the dissolution of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly which has been swirling became a reality after Yang di-Pertuan Agong today consented to the lifting of the Emergency.
Wed Nov 03 2021
No meeting on dissolution of state assembly - CM office
The Chief Minister's Office in a statement issued today said this in response to media reports on the purported announcement by Abang Johari.
Thu Oct 21 2021
No sitting of Sarawak state assembly during emergency: Speaker
Mohd Asfia said the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly will not sit for the duration of the emergency from Aug 2 to Feb 2 next year.
Wed Aug 04 2021
Sarawak State Assembly term extended during emergency period - Speaker
The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly whose term is scheduled to end today will continue to function until Aug 1, 2021 by virtue of the declaration of the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021.
Sun Jun 06 2021
Sarawak Assembly defers Bill on lowering eligible age to be Assemblymen
It is significant to ensure the provision of the Federal Constitution and the words 'resident in the State' need to be defined and clarified.
Tue Nov 10 2020
Sarawak State Assembly to sit for only five days, says Speaker
The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting will only be held for five days until Nov 13 due to the rising cases of COVID-19 in the state.
Thu Nov 05 2020
Sarawak assemblymen asked to adopt schools to improve English
Members of the Sarawak state legislative assembly have been asked to adopt schools in their constituencies and assist in addressing the decline in the standard of English among students.
Mon Jul 10 2017
Sarawak legislative assembly to appeal against Pujut ruling
The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) will file a notice of appeal against the Kuching High Court's ruling that the disqualification of Dr Ting Tiong Choon as Pujut assembyman.
Tue Jun 20 2017
Sarawak assembly should view court ruling, avoid such mistakes in future - analyst
The high court's decision should be examined more seriously to ensure there was a clear separation of powers in a democratic system.
Sun Jun 18 2017
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024