Abun Sui in the Dewan Negara today.
KUCHING (March 20): Two Sarawakians are among 16 individuals appointed as Senators of the Dewan Negara effective today.
They are Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sarawak deputy chairman Abun Sui Anyit and Democratic Action Party’s (DAP) Sarikei branch secretary Roderick Wong Siew Lead.
They are joined by two Sabahan politicians, namely Datuk Seri Anifah Aman, who is former foreign minister and Sabah DAP vice-chairman Noorita Sual.
In a statement, Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim said with the appointment of 16 new senators today, the number of members of the Dewan Negara now stands at 64.
He hoped the new senators will carry out their task in accordance with the Federal Constitution.
“Every member of the Dewan Negara needs to protect, preserve and defend the Federal Constitution apart from pledging their undivided loyalty.”