Motion expected to be tabled at special DUN Sitting this July 7, says Abd Karim
Abdul Karim speaks to the media at the press conference. – Photo by Roystein Emmor
SANTUBONG (June 21): A motion is expected to be introduced during the special one-day sitting of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) scheduled for this July 7, said Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.
Speaking at a press conference held during the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2025 here today, the State Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts said further details of the motion will be disclosed in due course.
'Well, we leave it to that day – it's not really far away. On July 7, there's going to be a special sitting of the DUN whereby there will be a motion introduced.
'You will know who is going to table the motion on that day or just a few days before that (and) on what actually is the motion,' he said.
'Sometimes it's good to keep the cat in the basket first.'
The DUN had earlier issued a letter regarding the upcoming special sitting, signed by Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar.
The letter was distributed to all DUN members but did not state the specific agenda for the sitting. Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah lead motion Special DUN sitting
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