29-07-2025
TYT calls on Sarawak local universities to establish law faculty
Wan Junaidi (third left) and other members of the delegation look on as delegation leader Summer Bay (fourth right) exchanges a memento with Fauziah. — Photo from Astana Negeri Sarawak
KUCHING (July 30): Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar proposed the establishment of a law faculty in Sarawak's local universities to cultivate a new generation of professionals well-versed in the state's unique legal landscape.
The proposal was shared during a courtesy call by the Sarawak Students Association in United Kingdom at the Astana Negeri in Petra Jaya yesterday.
Also present was Wan Junaidi's wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi.
In a Facebook post after the visit, Wan Junaidi emphasised that Sarawak's distinctive legal framework, including native customary rights (NCR) to land, requires practitioners who understand its intricacies.
He expressed hope that a locally-rooted law faculty would produce legal experts who are not only academically trained but also deeply familiar with Sarawak's constitutional and legislative context.
He also highlighted the importance of grasping key national documents such as the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), the Federal Constitution, and the Sarawak State Constitution, alongside the responsibilities of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri.
He urged the students, particularly those pursuing legal training, to seek hands-on exposure through court visits and to avoid shortcuts in building their careers.
He encouraged students to return home after their studies and contribute towards Sarawak's development, echoing the state government's commitment to creating job opportunities and nurturing homegrown talent.
Both Wan Junaidi and Fauziah conveyed their appreciation for the students' visit and extended well-wishes for their future success. law faculty lead local universities Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar
