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The Sarawak state assembly term, which ends today, has been extended to August 1, says Speaker Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, June 6, 2021.
THE Sarawak state assembly will continue to function until August 1, by virtue of the declaration of the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021, Speaker Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar said today.
He said pursuant to Article 21(3) of the Sarawak constitution, the tenure of the state legislative assembly is supposed to end today, but this provision has been temporarily suspended because it is superseded by the Emergency Ordinance 2021 promulgated by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
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KUCHING: The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly, whose term is scheduled to end today, will continue to function until Aug 1, 2021 by virtue of the de.