Sarawak Heads For State Election! EC To Announce Key Dates On November 6 After State Assembly Dissolved!
Sarawak is preparing for its 13th state election after the State Legislative Assembly was dissolved on October 26, 2026. The Election Commission will hold a special meeting on November 6 to determine nomination and polling dates. Under the Sarawak State Constitution, the election must be conducted within 60 days of the dissolution, with further details expected after the meeting.
Sarawak’s State Assembly Has Been Dissolved. What Happens Next?
Sarawak is moving towards its 13th state election after the 19th State Legislative Assembly was officially dissolved on October 26, 2026. The Election Commission (EC) confirmed that it received formal notification of the dissolution from Assembly Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar through a letter dated October 27. With the assembly’s proceedings now concluded, preparations for the next election can begin. EC secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus announced that a special meeting will take place on November 6 to determine the election’s key dates. The announcement marks the next major step in Sarawak’s electoral process.
November 6 Meeting Will Decide Nomination And Polling Dates
The upcoming meeting will be chaired by EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun and will focus on several important arrangements for the state election. These include issuing the election writ, determining nomination and polling dates, selecting the electoral roll and reviewing other election preparations. According to Khairul Shahril, the commission will hold a press conference immediately after the meeting to announce its decisions. While November 6 has been confirmed as the date of the special meeting, it is not the official polling date. Sarawak voters will need to wait for the EC’s announcement before the election timetable is finalised.
Sarawak’s Election Must Take Place Within 60 Days
Under Article 21(4) of the Sarawak State Constitution, a state election must be held within 60 days after the legislative assembly is dissolved. The October 26 dissolution was carried out in accordance with Article 21(2), triggering the constitutional timeline for the next election. Mohamad Asfia previously confirmed that the assembly had formally notified the EC and that all proceedings of the dissolved assembly had ended. Responsibility for organising the election now rests with the commission, including setting the official nomination and polling dates. With the constitutional deadline approaching, November 6 will be an important date for political parties, candidates and voters preparing for Sarawak’s next state election.
KEY FACTS
What Happened: The Election Commission announced a special meeting to determine key dates for Sarawak’s 13th state election following the dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly.
Who Is Involved: The Election Commission, EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun, EC secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus and Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar.
Where: Sarawak, Malaysia.
When: The State Legislative Assembly was dissolved on October 26, 2026. The EC received official notification on October 27 and will hold its special meeting on November 6.
Current Status: The state assembly has been dissolved. Nomination and polling dates have not yet been announced.
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SOURCES
Primary report: The Borneo Post, October 27, 2026.
Event: The Election Commission schedules a special meeting to determine key dates for the 13th Sarawak State Election.
Location: Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Source material: Official statement by EC secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus and remarks by Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar.
Status: The 19th Sarawak State Legislative Assembly was dissolved on October 26, 2026. The EC will meet on November 6 to determine the election timetable. Nomination and polling dates remain unannounced.
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