Sixty-two assemblymen voted in favour of Chong Chieng Jen’s suspension for the remainder of the current assembly session. (Bernama pic)PETALING JAYA: Sarawak DAP chief and Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen was suspended from the Sarawak state assembly for the remainder of the current session after a motion alleging that he misled the assembly about Sarawak’s 2027 budget document and acted improperly during its debate was passed today.

Dayak Daily reported that the motion was moved by state transport minister and Senadin assemblyman Lee Kim Shin and seconded by minister in the premier’s department and Kakus assemblyman John Sikie Tayai.

Sixty-two assemblymen voted in favour and one against while another abstained.