Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak, Petra Jaya, 93502 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia / Hafiza Hanapi

• Main Author: Hanapi, Hafiza
• Format: Monograph
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sarawak 2018
• Subjects: H Social Sciences (General); Study and teaching. Research
• Online Access: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/101979/1/101979.pdf; https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/101979/

Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak (DUN) is among the most prominent landmark in Kuching, Sarawak. It houses the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly where state assemblymen from all over Sarawak will meet and preside over debates and passing of laws. The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly or officially known as Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak (DUNS) is the oldest state legislative assembly building in Malaysia. It was established by Rajah Muda Court Brooke, on instructions from the Rajah Sir James Brooke, through a meeting held in the small village of Bintulu on September 8th 1967. The New Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building is the current state legislative complex of Sarawak, located in Kuching, Malaysia. It has become the landmark in Kuching since the building is really unique. It is the meeting place where state assemblymen from all over Sarawak will met and preside over debates and passing laws. The complex is located at the north bank of the Sarawak River in between The Astana, which is the official residance of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Gavenor) of Sarawak and Fort Margherita. The building was officially opened by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) of Malaysia, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu on 27 July 2009 followed by the Rulers’ Conference in the building complex. This nine-storey high building is the vanue for future Sarawak’s new state legislative assembly sittings. The distinctive “payung” (umbrella) roof of the new D( IN complex is an iconic landmark for Sarawak. It is also a depiction of the state’s struggle and achievement over the years after gaining independence through the formation of Malaysia and as a multi-racial society. Reinforced by the nine gigantic pillars and numerous arches, the building reflects the sovereignty of the people’s power as well as the support of all the races in the state.