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
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024