Proud Dayak makes history


Taking up the mantle: Mutang taking oath as Dewan Negara president during a special Dewan Negara sitting. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak’s Datuk Mutang Tagal has been sworn in as Dewan Negara president, making history as the first Dayak to be appointed to the post.

A member of the Lun Bawang community, he has pledged to continue with parliamentary reforms including the implementation of the Parliamentary Services Act.

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