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Sarawak assembly dissolution likely in November following state budget
Sarawak's State Legislative Assembly is expected to be dissolved in November, approximately two weeks after the state budget is tabled, according to state officials. The timeline suggests state elections could be held in the coming months.
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KUCHING — Sarawak is preparing for a state election, with the State Legislative Assembly expected to be dissolved in November following the tabling of the state budget, officials confirmed on Tuesday.
The anticipated dissolution comes roughly two weeks after the budget presentation, setting the stage for electoral campaigning and eventual polling. The sequence of events signals the government's readiness to seek a fresh mandate from voters.
State officials have indicated that the dissolution will follow established parliamentary procedures, with the budget serving as a key legislative milestone before the assembly is wound up. This timeline provides clarity for political parties and voters preparing for the electoral exercise.
The expected election comes as Sarawak continues to strengthen its governance framework. State authorities have not provided specific polling dates, but the November dissolution would typically lead to elections within subsequent weeks, depending on nomination and campaign schedules set by the Election Commission.