By Shikin Louis
KUCHING, July 7: With Sarawak preparing to expand its legislative representation from 82 to 99 seats, the State Constitution is also urged to be amended to increase the number of ministers in the Sarawak Cabinet.
Pelagus assemblyman Wilson Nyabong Ijang described the current constitutional limit of 10 ministers as “an outdated legacy,” formulated during a time when Sarawak’s economy was simpler, and its challenges more contained.
“Sarawak today is leading in renewable energy, pioneering hydrogen technology, pushing digital frontiers, building infrastructure at an unprecedented scale and asserting more autonomy over health, education and natural resources.
“To match these ambitions, we need a Cabinet structure that is equally dynamic and forwardlooking, one that can operate with specialisation, agility and clarity of mandate. The time has come as well to amend the Constitution to increase the number of Ministers in Sarawak,” he said firmly while debating in support of the Dewan Undangan Negeri (Composition of Membership) Bill 2025 in the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUS) today.
He further said the proposed expansion of Sarawak Cabinet is to build a Cabinet that matches the vision of a modern, sovereign and progressive Sarawak.
“Such an amendment also will allow Premier (Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg) to establish more focused ministries, reduce overlapping jurisdictions and improve executive efficiency,” he added. – DayakDaily
