KUCHING, Oct 23 2026: Premier Abang Johari Openg today announced the dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly (SLA), effective Oct 26.
Caption: Premier Abang Johari Openg giving a press conference, flanked by his two deputies Douglas Uggah (left) and Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.
In a packed press conference, he said Governor Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has given his consent to the dissolution during an audience at Astana Negeri earlier.
The premier said Speaker Mohd Asfia Awang Nasar will inform the Election Commission (EC) of the dissolution of SLA.
"After which the EC will make the necessary arrangement such as setting the nomination date and polling datThe Election Commission will be formally notified of the dissolution to enable the necessary arrangements to be made. The dates for nomination and the polling date will be determined and announced by the commission," he said.
"Therefore, in accordance with Article 21(4) of the Constitution, the State election must be held within 60 days from the date of the dissolution, and the new SLA shall be summoned to meet on a date
not later than 120 days of that date.
He said after the dissolution, the state government will discharge its responsibilities in caretaker capacity, observing the applicable constitutional requirements and conventions.
"Public administration and essential services will continue to ensure that the needs and welfare of the people remain attended to," he said.
The last state election was held on December 18. 2021.
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