KUCHING, Oct 20: The Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has suggested that attention be given to providing High Court buildings and facilities in every division in Sarawak to expand public access to judicial services, particularly for rural and remote communities.
According to a report from the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas), he said that the proposal had previously been raised when he served as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law), taking into account Sarawak’s vast geographical area and the challenges faced by communities who must travel long distances to access court services.
He proposed that the judiciary hold discussions with the Sarawak government to identify suitable strategic locations and land for the development of court facilities.
