EC to hold special meeting on Sept 25 to set dates for Jepak by-election
The vacant N67 Jepak state seat must be filled within 60 days from the date it was vacated, said Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak.
Tue Sep 19 2023
79 Sarawak assemblymen sworn in today
The first meeting of the first session of the 19th State Assembly begins today and five bills are expected to be tabled this week.
Mon Feb 14 2022
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 DUN passes bill to lower age to become YBs, clearly defines state residents
The Sarawak State Assembly (DUN) today passed a Bill to amend Article 16 of the State Constitution to lower the minimum age required for a person to become an elected representative to 18 years old.
Thu Nov 12 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
Dr Ting Tiong Choon remains as Pujut assemblyman, court rules
Dr Ting Tiong Choon remains as Pujut assemblyman, Kuching High Court ruled today.
Sat Jun 17 2017
Sarawak state assembly speaker rejects DAP's motion
Sarawak Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar today dismissed the motion moved by Kota Sentosa assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen.
Mon May 15 2017
Sarawak Assembly disqualifies Pujut DAP rep citing Australian citizenship
Speaker Datuk Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar decided on the disqualification after Sarawak Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh tabled a motion calling for Dr Ting's disqualification.
Fri May 12 2017
11th Sarawak Election: Assembly dissolution notice to be submitted to EC today - Speaker
The Sarawak legislative assembly dissolution notice will be submitted to the Election Commission today, said its speaker Datuk Amar Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar today.
Fri Apr 01 2016
Yussibnosh takes oath as Balingian assemblyman
Yussibnosh Balo took oath as the Balingian Assemblyman before State Legislative Speaker Datuk Amar Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar at the State Legislative Assembly Complex here Friday.
Fri Apr 04 2014
Speaker confirms Taib Mahmud resigning as CM
Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud is confirmed to be stepping down as the Chief Minister of Sarawak, and is expected to announce his successor in the near future.
Sat Feb 08 2014
Five bills for tabling at Sarawak state assembly sitting
They included the Supplementary Supply Bill, Supply Bill, Housing Development Bill and Housing Development Corporation Bill.
Mon Nov 18 2013
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