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Sarawak State Legislative Assembly

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17th Sarawak State Legislative Assembly
Type
Type
History
Founded8 September 1867
Leadership
Yang di-Pertuan Negeri
Abdul Taib Mahmud, BN–PBB
since 1 March 2014
Speaker
Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar, BN–PBB
since 15 November 2000
Deputy Speaker
Roland Sagah Wee Inn, BN–PBB
since 30 September 2011
Chief Minister
Adenan Satem, BN–PBB
since 1 March 2014
Opposition Leader
Chong Chieng Jen, PH–DAP
since 10 June 2013
Structure
Seats71
Quorum: 24
Simple majority: 36
Two-thirds majority: 47
Political groups
(As of 22 April 2016)

Government
  Barisan Nasional (45)

Ministers: 7
Assistant ministers: 15
Backbenchers: 23

  TERAS, out of BN coalition (5)

Ministers: 1
Assistant ministers: 3
Backbenchers: 1

  UPP, out of BN coalition (4)

Ministers: 1
Assistant ministers: 1
Backbenchers: 2

Opposition
  Pakatan Harapan (14)

  SWP (1)
  Independent (1)

  Vacant (1)
Committees
6
  • Rules of Proceedings and Elections Committee
  • Public Accounts Committee
  • Assembly Committee
  • Public Petitions Committee
  • Privileges Committee
  • DUN Events Committee
Elections
Plurality: First-past-the-post (71 single-member constituencies)
Last election
16 April 2011
Next election
7 May 2016
Meeting place
New Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building, Petra Jaya, Kuching, Sarawak
Website
www.dun.sarawak.gov.my

The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (Template:Lang-ms) is the state legislature of the Malaysian state of Sarawak. It is a unicameral institution consisting of 71 members elected from single-member constituencies throughout the state. Elections are held no more than five years apart

The State Legislative Assembly convenes at the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building in the state capital, Kuching.

Current composition

For a complete list of members, see Malaysian State Assembly Representatives (2013-) § Sarawak.
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History

The first legislative assembly in Sarawak was formed during the rule of the White Rajahs. The General Council (Majlis Umum) of the Kingdom of Sarawak was convened on 8 September 1867 by Charles Brooke, the Rajah Muda under the orders of James Brooke, then the Rajah of Sarawak. Its members were chosen from local tribe leaders who were thought to be capable of assisting Brooke in administering the kingdom. The General Council later evolved into the Council Negri. The Council Negri first met in Bintulu.[1]

It continued to function even after Sarawak was ceded to the British Empire in 1946. Since 1963, when Sarawak joined with Malaya, Singapore and North Borneo (now known as Sabah) to form the Federation of Malaysia, in line with the federal and state constitutions, members of the Assembly have been elected representatives.[2]

The Assembly originally had 48 seats. That expanded to 56 in 1985, to 62 in 1985 and to 71 in 2005. In 2014 the Assembly passed a Bill to take the number of constituencies to 82. It has a greater number of seats than any other state assembly in Malaysia.[3]

Role

The State Assembly enacts laws that apply in the state of Sarawak in matters specified in the Joint and State Lists in the federal Constitution. Legislation successfully passed in the Assembly are known as ordinances.[4] The Assembly must sit at least once a year to approve taxation to and supply from the state's consolidated fund. This is done during the tabling of the budget by the executive Cabinet.[5] Aside from administrative matters, members of the Assembly are free to speak on any issues, as stipulated in the Privileges, Immunities and Powers Ordinance 1963. Members of the Assembly are responsible for checking and criticising the executive government's actions.[6]

The Speaker presides over proceedings in the Assembly. He is appointed by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) on the advice of the Chief Minister. The Speaker can only vote to break a tie.[7]

Speakers Roll of Honour

The following is the Speaker of the Sarawak State Assembly Roll of Honour, since 1963:

No. Speaker Term start Term end
1 Sockalingam 1963 1968
2 William Tan 1968 1973
3 Shahbuddin Y.K. Cheng 1973 1976
4 Abang Abu Bakar Abang Mustapha 1976 1981
5 Celestine Ujang Jilan 1981 1987
6 Robert Jacob Ridu 1987 1994
7 Wong Soon Koh 1994 1996
8 Song Swee Guan 1996 2000
9 Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar 2000 Incumbent

Cabinet

The Cabinet of Sarawak forms the executive branch of the state's government. It is led by the Chief Minister of Sarawak. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor on the basis that he is able to command a majority in the Assembly. He then advises the Governor on the appointment of state ministers. The Chief Minister and his ministers constitute the state cabinet, and share collective responsibility to the Assembly.[8]

After the 2011 state election, the opposition Pakatan Rakyat coalition formed a shadow cabinet. The Speaker recognised the right of the opposition to form such a body, but nonetheless noted it had no constitutional status, unlike the Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet of the United Kingdom.[9]

The current State Cabinet was sworn in on 18 April 2011 after the state elections.[10] On 28 September 2001, the State Cabinet underwent a reshuffle, as a new ministry and seven new member were introduced.[11]

Upon the appointment of Tan Sri Adenan Satem as the fifth Chief Minister of Sarawak, the State Cabinet,formed in 2011 remained unchanged, with the exception of the position of Second Deputy Chief Minister,which still vacant.The position of the Minister with Special Functions also remains vacant, and he had announced that he will appoint a minister to fill the positions at the right time.[12]

Full members

Sarawak State Cabinet (Effective 3 March 2014)[13]
Portfolio Office bearers Party Constituency
Chief Minister
Minister of Finance
Minister of Resource Planning and Environment 		Adenan Satem PBB Tanjong Datu
Deputy Chief Minister
Minister of Modernisation of Agriculture
Minister of Rural Development 		Alfred Jabu Numpang PBB Layar
Minister of Land Development James Jemut Masing PRS Baleh
Second Minister of Finance
Minister of Local Government and Community Development 		Wong Soon Koh UPP Bawang Assan
Minister of Social Development William Mawan Ikom TERAS Pakan
Minister of Housing
Minister of Tourism 		Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg PBB Satok
Minister of Infrastructure Development and Communications Michael Manyin PBB Tebedu
Second Minister of Resource Planning and Environment
Minister of Public Utilities
Minister of Industrial Development 		Tengah Ali Hassin PBB Bukit Sari
Minister of Welfare, Women and Family Development Fatimah Abdullah @ Ting Sai Ming PBB Dalat

Assistant ministers

Portfolio Office bearers Party Constituency
Assistant Minister of Land Development
Assistant Minister of Tourism (Local Events and Products) 		Gramong Juna PBB Machan
Assistant Minister of Rural Development
Assistant Minister of Housing 		Francis Harden Hollis SUPP Simanggang
Assistant Minister of Infrastructure Development and Communications (Communications)
Assistant Minister of Social Development (Sports) 		Lee Kim Shin SUPP Senadin
Assistant Minister of Public Utilities (Water Supply)
Assistant Minister of Agriculture (Farmers’ Organisation) 		Sylvester Entri Muran TERAS Marudi
Assistant Minister of Infrastructure Development and Communications (Infrastructure Development)
Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister's Office (Islamic Affairs) 		Daud Abdul Rahman PBB Tupong
Assistant Minister of Resource Planning
Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister's Office (Bumiputera Entrepreneur Development) 		Mohd Naroden Majais PBB Simunjan
Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister's Office (Native Adat and Penan Affairs)
Assistant Minister of Local Government and Community Development (Local Government) 		John Sikie Tayai PRS Kakus
Assistant Minister of Land Development Abdul Wahab Aziz PBB Kalaka
Assistant Minister of Tourism Talib Zulpilip PBB Jepak
Assistant Minister of Industrial Development (Industrial Estate Development)
Assistant Minister of Local Government and Community Development (Community Services) 		Peter Nansian Ngusie TERAS Tasik Biru
Assistant Minister of Agriculture (Research & Marketing) Mong Dagang PRS Bukit Begunan
Assistant Minister of Public Utilities (Electricity and Telecommunication) Stephen Rundi Utom PBB Kemena
Assistant Minister of Industrial Development (Investment & Promotion)
Assistant Minister of Rural Development 		Julaihi Narawi PBB Sebuyau
Assistant Minister of Youth Development (Urban)
Assistant Minister of Housing 		Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah PBB Asajaya
Assistant Minister of Public Health Jerip Susil UPP Bengoh
Assistant Minister of Culture and Heritage Liwan Lagang PRS Belaga
Assistant Minister of Early Childhood Education and Family Development Rosey Yunus TERAS Bekenu
Assistant Minister of Welfare Robert Lawson Chuat PBB Bukit Saban
Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister's Office (Promotion of Technical Education)
Assistant Minister of Environment (Ministry of Resource Planning and Environment) 		Len Talif Salleh PBB Belawai

Ex officio members

Portfolio Office bearers
State Secretary Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani
Senior Federal Counsel Muhamad Iskandar Ahmad
Sarawak Federal Financial Officer Jabidah Monseri
State Legislative Assembly Secretary Supian Tarmizi Mohd Tazuddin

Committees

The State Assembly also consists of committees that handle administrative matters. The committees include:[14]

  • Rules of Proceedings and Elections Committee
  • Public Accounts Committee
  • Assembly Committee
  • Public Petitions Committee
  • Privileges Committee
  • DUN Events Committee

Sarawak state election, 2011

Main article: Sarawak state election, 2011

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Sarawak state election, 2006

Main article: Sarawak state election, 2006

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References

  1. ^ Sejarah Dewan Undangan Negeri 1 (in Malay). Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak. Accessed 14 June 2010
  2. ^ Sejarah Dewan Undangan Negeri 2 (in Malay). Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak. Accessed 14 June 2010
  3. ^ "Sarawak state assembly increase number of reps to 82". The Malaysian Insider. 11 November 2004. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
  4. ^ Kuasa Perundangan (in Malay). Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak. Accessed 14 June 2010
  5. ^ Pengenalan (in Malay). Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak. Accessed 14 June 2010
  6. ^ Fungsi (in Malay). Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak. Accessed 14 June 2010
  7. ^ Speaker (in Malay). Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak. Accessed 14 June 2010
  8. ^ Kerajaan Eksekutif (in Malay). Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak. Accessed 14 June 2010
  9. ^ Saai, John K (4 May 2011). "Formation of shadow cabinet unconstitutional — DUN Speaker". Borneo Post. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
  10. ^ "Sarawk State Cabinet Sworn In". Bernama. 18 April 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  11. ^ "New ministry, seven new faces in Sarawak cabinet reshuffle latest!". Borneo Post. 28 September 2011. Retrieved 29 September 2011.
  12. ^ "Sarawak cabinet remains unchanged". Borneo Post. 3 March 2014. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
  13. ^ Sarawak Cabinet
  14. ^ Jawatankuasa Peraturan-peraturan Mesyuarat dan Pemilihan (in Malay). Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak. Accessed 14 June 2010
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