Sarawak State Assembly May Dissolve in November, Says Chief Minister

The Sarawak state government is preparing for a possible dissolution of the Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) in November, according to remarks made by Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg. The timing would allow for fresh state elections to be held within the constitutional window following such a decision.

Abang Johari noted that it is uncommon for state governments to permit the assembly to dissolve on its own terms. His statement suggests a proactive approach to managing the state's political cycle rather than allowing the legislature to expire naturally at the end of its term.

The potential dissolution would represent a significant political development for Sarawak, Malaysia's largest state by area. Any new state elections would determine the composition of the assembly and the government's mandate for the next electoral cycle.

Formal confirmation of the dissolution date and subsequent election timeline is expected to follow official procedures under Sarawak's constitutional framework. The state government has not yet announced a definitive date for any such action.