S'wak Legislature Speaker Confirms July 7 Sitting, No Info On Agenda Yet
He said the sitting was called following a request from Premier of Sarawak Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg under Standing Order 8 (3).
'Pursuant to the request, I have issued a notice calling for a meeting of all members of the State Legislative Assembly on July 7.
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