KUCHING, Oct 27 2026:Sarawak Legislative Assembly (SLA) Speaker Mphamad Asfia Awang Nasar has submitted a formal notice of the dissolution of the Sarawak Assembly Assembly (SLA) to Election Commission (EC) chairman Ramlan Harun today.
He said as such the EC assumes full responsibility for administering the state election.
"It will announce the specific dates for Nomination Day and Polling Day," he told reporters.
"Under Regulation 3(1) of the Elections (Conduct of Elections) Regulations 1981, the schedule must adhere to the statutory timelines that Nomination Day must be set no less than four days after the Notice of Election is published and Polling Day must be scheduled no less than eleven days after Nomination Day, guaranteeing a minimum campaign period of 11 days for all candidates," he explained.
Asfia said in strict accordance with Article 21(4) of the Constitution of the State of Sarawak, a state election must be held within 60 days from the date of the dissolution.
"Once the voters of Sarawak have cast their ballots and the Returning Officers have declared the winning candidates, the official election results will be gazetted.
"Under Article 21(4) of the State Constitution, the newly Sarawak State Legislative Assembly must be summoned by the Governor to convene for their first meeting no later than 120 days from the date of the dissolution," Asfia added.
Regarding the proposed creation of 17 new Sarawak State Legislative Assembly seats, he said the required finalization processes have not yet been completed by the EC.
Consequently, he said these new state constituencies will not be utilised in the upcoming election.
Asfia alsoo said the SLA expresses its utmost gratitude to all members of the dissolved Assembly for their steadfast service to Sarawak, and for their dedication to the well-being of the people throughout this term.
"The democratic process is now entrusted to the EC and, most importantly, to the citizens of Sarawak," he said.
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