Another publicity stunt by the opposition in calling for our DUN to convene in short notice

The recent call by Sarawak's Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman, YB Chong Chieng Jen for our State Legislative Assembly (DUN) to convene for the deliberation on the procurement of Covid-19 vaccine is like seeking cheap publicity and an act of showing that he cared for the well-being of Sarawakians.

As a Member of Parliament and DUN Member, YB Chong should know better that calling for a DUN sitting is different than calling an association or a club meeting, which can be done any time. As far as a DUN sitting is concerned, all the 82 ADUNs will be delivered the relevant notice at least 28 days prior to the sitting scheduled next.

I have mentioned this to our media friends who asked for my comments on YB Chong’s recent remarks that the DUN should convene to deliberate the state’s procurement of Covid-19 vaccine and keep Sarawakians informed of the immunisation process.

Surely the DAP lawmaker should be aware that the current term of DUN Sarawak would expire on June 6 and given this fact, it would be impossible for DUN secretariat to issue the necessary notice to all the ADUNs. Thus, I believe that YB Chong was calling for a DUN sitting for the sake of seeking cheap publicity to show that he cared for all of us.

YB Chong had earlier on said a DUN meeting should take place to inform Sarawakians of how the state government was going to procure the vaccine such as from which suppliers since there are so many suppliers even though the state government has said to reject AstraZeneca.