THE Election Commission (EC) will hold a special meeting on Nov 6 to determine key dates for the 13th Sarawak State Election following the dissolution of the 19th State Legislative Assembly (DUN) on Oct 26.
Its secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus said the commission had officially received notification of the dissolution from DUN Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar through a letter dated Oct 27.
“In addition to the key dates, the special meeting, which will be chaired by EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun, will also discuss the issuance of the election writ, nomination day, and polling day, as well as the electoral roll to be used and other preparations for the election.
“A press conference will also be held immediately after the meeting concludes,” he said in a statement.
Khairul sid following the dissolution, which was in accordance with Article 21(2) of the Sarawak State Constitution, an election must be held within 60 days of the dissolution under Article 21(4).
Earlier, Mohamad Asfia said a letter of notification of the DUN dissolution was sent to the EC.
He said he had received the declaration of the dissolution of the state assembly, signed by Sarawak Governor Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar on Friday (Oct 23)
On Oct 23, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced that the State Legislative Assembly would be dissolved on Monday (Oct 26), paving the way for the 13th state election. – October 27, 2026