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Sarawak State Assembly dissolved, paving way for 13th general election
The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly was officially dissolved today, formally triggering the countdown to the state's 13th general election. The Election Commission is expected to meet shortly to set the election schedule and other key dates.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUCHING — The dissolution of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly today marks the official commencement of the election process for the state's 13th general election. The move follows established constitutional procedures and formally ends the current legislative term, clearing the path for nomination and campaigning activities to proceed.
The Election Commission is scheduled to convene in the coming days to determine critical election timelines, including the nomination period, campaigning duration, and polling date. These dates are typically announced within days of assembly dissolution to allow political parties and candidates sufficient time to prepare.
The 13th Sarawak state election will see voters across the state determine the composition of the 82-member State Legislative Assembly. All state constituencies will be contested, with the results determining which coalition forms the next government and elects the Chief Minister.
Political parties have already begun mobilising their machinery ahead of the formal announcement of election dates. The election comes amid discussions about the state's political landscape and coalition alignments at both state and federal levels.