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Sarawak State Election scheduled for December 12
The Election Commission (EC) has announced the official timetable for the 13th Sarawak State Election. Polling day is set for December 12, 2026, following the dissolution of the 19th Sarawak State Legislative Assembly on October 26. Nomination day will take place on November 28, with early voting scheduled for December 8.
There are 2,058,781 eligible voters registered for the election, including ordinary voters, military personnel, and police personnel. To manage the process, the EC has appointed 82 returning officers and 305 assistant returning officers. Additionally, 82 election campaign enforcement teams comprising representatives from the police, local authorities, and candidates will be established to monitor activities.
The Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has indicated it will coordinate weather forecasts with the EC. This coordination aims to mitigate logistical challenges posed by the Northeast Monsoon, which is expected to last until March 2027, particularly for remote areas requiring air transport.
Entities
Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas · Douglas Uggah Embas · Election Commission · Election Commission of Malaysia · Gabungan Parti Sarawak · Malaysian Meteorological Department · Ramlan Harun · Sarawak · Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee · Sarawak State Legislative Assembly
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- [● 6 SOURCES] The 13th Sarawak State Election polling day is set for December 12, 2026. sarawakdaily.com · www.freemalaysiatoday.com · malaysiatribune.news · www.tvsarawak.my · www.malaysiadateline.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Nomination day for the Sarawak state election is scheduled for November 28. sarawakdaily.com · www.freemalaysiatoday.com · malaysiatribune.news · www.tvsarawak.my · www.malaysiadateline.com · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The EC has appointed 82 returning officers and 305 assistant returning officers. sarawakdaily.com · www.freemalaysiatoday.com · malaysiatribune.news
- [● 6 SOURCES] The 19th Sarawak State Legislative Assembly was dissolved on October 26. sarawakdaily.com · www.freemalaysiatoday.com · malaysiatribune.news · www.tvsarawak.my · www.malaysiadateline.com · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] There are 2,058,781 eligible voters for the Sarawak election. www.freemalaysiatoday.com · malaysiatribune.news
- [● 6 SOURCES] Early voting for the Sarawak state election will take place on December 8. sarawakdaily.com · www.freemalaysiatoday.com · malaysiatribune.news · www.tvsarawak.my · www.malaysiadateline.com · +1 more