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
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
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024