KUCHING, Oct 22: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has praised Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar for managing proceedings effectively amid a series of heated exchanges and disciplinary actions during the recent State Legislative Assembly (DUS) sitting.
Speaking at Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Backbenchers Night here on Wednesday (Oct 21), he thanked Asfia for his handling of the Assembly, where debates sometimes became heated and members were ordered out of the chamber.
He said Sarawak upheld democratic principles by accepting criticism, but stressed that it must be delivered responsibly and based on facts.
“Various perceptions have been created on social media, but we stand by our position because we also believe in our democracy and accept criticism, provided it is expressed in a responsible manner,” he said.
