PETALING JAYA: Sarawak voters will head to the polls on Dec 12 to elect their representatives in the 13th State Election, with the Election Commission (EC) setting Nov 28 as nomination day and Dec 8 for early voting.

The announcement sets the timetable for the state election following the dissolution of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly on Oct 26.

In the previous state election, held on Dec 18, 2021, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), led by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, won 76 of the 82 seats contested.

Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) secured four seats, while DAP won two.