Sarawak assembly may be dissolved in November, says state minister
The Sarawak state legislative assembly in Malaysia is expected to be dissolved in November 2026, following the passage of the state budget. Officials are preparing for upcoming elections as the current government mandate nears its end.
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News ✕ Sarawak assembly may be dissolved in November, says state minister Bernama Published: Oct 8, 2026 9:15 AM The Sarawak state legislative assembly is expected to be dissolved in November, possibly two weeks after the state’s Budget 2027 is passed.
Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the budget would be tabled at the upcoming state assembly sitting...
The Sarawak state legislative assembly is expected to be dissolved in November, possibly two weeks after the state’s Budget 2027 is passed.
Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the budget would be tabled at the upcoming state assembly sitting.
He said the Sarawak government would also not allow the assembly’s term to expire automatically when the state government’s mandate ends in February 2027.
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