KUCHING, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- There is no proposal from the Election Commission (EC) yet to increase Sarawak's parliamentary seats, as the constitutional process required for the exercise has not been completed, said Deputy Minister in the Premier's Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali.
General : No EC Proposal Yet On Sarawak Seats Until Constitutional Process Completed
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No proposal to increase Sarawak's parliamentary seats yet as constitutional process is incomplete, said a deputy minister.
- The EC has not proposed increasing Sarawak's parliamentary seats.
- A constitutional amendment is required for any increase, needing a two-thirds majority.
- Sarawak's state assembly seats are set to increase from 82 to 99.
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