By Shikin Louis
KUCHING, May 19: The Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUS) paid a solemn tribute to former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and former Ulu Sadong Council Negeri member Datuk Amar Dominic Andrew Dago Randan by observing a one-minute silence in their honour.
At the start of today’s sitting, DUS Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar extended condolences to the families of both late leaders.
Abdullah passed away on April 14, while Dago died more recently on May 15.
Meanwhile, Mohamad Asfia also granted Sarawak Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (Creative Industry and Performing Arts) and Balai Ringin assemblyman Dato Snowdan Lawan a leave of absence from today until May 23, in accordance with Standing Order 81. — DayakDaily
