KUCHING, Oct 26: The Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUS) was officially dissolved today, which will pave the way for the 13th Sarawak State Election.
Last Friday (Oct 23), Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced this in a special press conference after receiving the consent of Sarawak Governor Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.
He said that under Article 21(4) of the Constitution, the State election must be held within 60 days of the dissolution.
Following the dissolution, the Election Commission (EC) will be formally notified to make the necessary arrangements for the election, including the nomination and polling dates and the election timetable.
