Chong suspended, 13 debate Budget on DUN’s fourth day

THE fourth day of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting today (Oct 15) saw Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen suspended for the remainder of the sitting and 13 members take part in the 2027 State Budget debate.

The House approved the suspension motion moved by Transport Minister and Senadin assemblyman Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin with 62 votes in favour, one against and one abstention.

The decision followed Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar’s ruling that Chong’s speeches during proceedings on Oct 13 and 14 violated several Standing Orders.

Meanwhile, debate on the Supply (2027) Bill, 2026 continued with contributions from Datuk Dennis Ngau (Telang Usan), Violet Yong Wui Wui (Pending), Royston Valentine (Tellian) and Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh (Bawang Assan).

Also taking part were Anyi Jana (Ngemah), Johnny Pang Leong Ming (Tanjong Batu), Lidam Assan (Katibas) and Datuk Hamzah Brahim (Stakan).

Nicholas Kudi Jantai (Baleh), John Ilus (Bukit Semuja), Allan Siden Gramong (Machan), Dr Simon Sinang Bada (Tebedu) and Wilfred Yap Yau Sin (Kota Sentosa) also took part in the debate.