Sarawak TYT opens fourth term of 19th state assembly


Wan Junaidi being greeted by Speaker Mohamad Asfia (right) upon arriving to open the state assembly meeting on May 19. – BERNAMApic

KUCHING: Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has opened the First Meeting of the Fourth Term of the 19th Sarawak State Legislative Assembly here.

Wan Junaidi, who was accompanied by his wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, was received on arrival by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and state Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar here on Monday (May 19).

The ceremony began with the national anthem, Negaraku, followed by Wan Junaidi’s inspection of the main guard of honour, comprising 40 personnel led by the Royal Malaysia Police Band director.

The assembly sitting will be held over eight days until May 28, with six Bills scheduled for tabling.

They are the Supplementary Supply (2024) Bill 2025, Supplementary Supply (2025) Bill 2025, Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (Amendment) Bill 2025, Land Code (Amendment) Bill 2025, Local Authorities (Amendment) Bill 2025, and Infrastructure Development Trust Fund (Dissolution) Bill 2025. – Bernama

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