Sarawak's Legal Landscape Transformed: Impact of New Bills Passed in DUN Sessions
Key Ideas
- Passing of new Bills in Sarawak, including the Sarawak Distribution of Gas Ordinance (Amendment) 2016 and the Natural Resources and Environment Ordinance 2024, have revolutionized the state's legal framework.
- The Sarawak Port Authority Ordinance 2024 aims to modernize port governance and operations, establishing a unified framework for enhanced efficiency.
- The amendments to the Sarawak Distribution of Gas Ordinance, 2016, signify Sarawak's pioneering regulation of hydrogen activities, positioning itself as a leader in clean energy initiatives.
- The passage of the Natural Resources and Environment Ordinance, 2024, underlines Sarawak's commitment to environmental conservation, resource management, and pollution control for sustainable development.
The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) witnessed the passing of significant Bills in May and November of the previous year, ushering in a new era for Sarawak's legal landscape. State Attorney-General Datuk Seri Saferi Ali highlighted the far-reaching impacts of these new ordinances. The Sarawak Port Authority Ordinance 2024, focused on modernization, replaces a decades-old legislation to streamline port management efficiently. Saferi emphasized the importance of this new legal framework in improving governance and operations across Sarawak's ports. Furthermore, the amendments to the Sarawak Distribution of Gas Ordinance, 2016, have positioned Sarawak as a trailblazer in the regulation of hydrogen activities, a critical step towards a cleaner energy future. The enactment of the Natural Resources and Environment Ordinance, 2024, signals Sarawak's dedication to environmental conservation and sustainable development. Saferi praised the cooperation between the Federal Government and the Sarawak government in reclaiming rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963, acknowledging the pivotal role played by the Federal Attorney-General’s Chamber in this endeavor.