Young, new voters set to play key role in coming Sarawak polls, make up 40% of electorate
By Karen Bong KUCHING, Nov 6: Young voters could play a very significant role in the upcoming 13th Sarawak Election, with new voters estimated to account for approximately 40 per cent of the electorate, amid a substantial expansion of the State’s voter base. A total of 2,058,781 voters are eligible to cast their ballots in the coming election, compared with 1,252,014 registered voters in the 12th Sarawak Election held on Dec 18, 2021. This represents an increase of 806,767 voters, or…
Young voters make up 40% of the electorate in Sarawak's upcoming election, with a 64.4% increase in eligible voters.
Young voters could significantly influence the 13th Sarawak Election.
Eligible voters increased by 806,767, a 64.4% rise from the 12th election.
Political parties emphasize the need to encourage young voter participation.
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KUCHING, Nov 6: Young voters could play a very significant role in the upcoming 13th Sarawak Election, with new voters estimated to account for approximately 40 per cent of the electorate, amid a substantial expansion of the State’s voter base.
A total of 2,058,781 voters are eligible to cast their ballots in the coming election, compared with 1,252,014 registered voters in the 12th Sarawak Election held on Dec 18, 2021.
This represents an increase of 806,767 voters, or approximately 64.4 per cent, reflecting the significant growth in the electorate since the previous State election.
Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) information chief Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the growing number of young voters made it crucial for political parties to reach out to them and encourage them to exercise their democratic rights.
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