Sarawak Assembly to dissolve on Oct 26; polling date still to be set
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Sarawak’s Legislative Assembly will be dissolved on Monday, Oct 26, starting the constitutional timetable for a state election—not voting itself.
Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg announced the decision at a press conference in Kuching on Oct 23 after obtaining the Governor’s consent, DayakDaily and The Star reported. The Election Commission will set and announce nomination and polling dates.
The distinction matters for voters making travel or leave arrangements: Oct 26 is the dissolution date, not an announced polling day. Under the constitutional timetable described by the Premier, the election must be held within 60 days of dissolution. The new Assembly must be summoned to meet within 120 days.
The state government will serve in a caretaker capacity during the election period. Abang Johari said public administration and essential services would continue, so the dissolution does not mean a shutdown of government services.
The current Assembly first met on Feb 14, 2022. The announcement brings its term to an early end; the next practical milestone for voters is the Election Commission’s election timetable.
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