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
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
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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