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Sarawak state election planning and assembly dissolution

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Speculation regarding the timing of the 13th Sarawak State Election has materialized following the official dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on October 26. This dissolution triggers the requirement to hold the election within 60 days. The Election Commission (EC) has announced the official timetable, setting polling day for December 12, 2026. The schedule includes nomination day on November 28 and early voting on December 8. The election writ is scheduled for issuance on November 6. Approximately 2,058,781 people are eligible to vote, including over 2 million ordinary voters and military and police personnel. To manage the process, the EC has appointed 82 returning officers, 305 assistant returning officers, and 82 election campaign enforcement ~~teams comprising representatives from the police, local authorities, and candidates.~~ teams. Logistical concerns have been raised regarding the Northeast Monsoon, which is expected to last until March 2027. The Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has indicated it will coordinate weather forecasts with the EC to mitigate challenges, particularly for remote ~~areas that require air transport.~~ areas. The ruling Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) ~~coalition, which holds 76 of the 82 seats from the 2021 elections,~~ coalition is preparing for the vote. However, the coalition faces potential internal friction regarding candidate selection among its four main component parties: PBB, SUPP, PRS, and PDP. Experts note that mismanagement of nomination tickets could lead to the emergence As part of ~~independent candidates. Political dynamics in the state continue to be shaped~~ these preparations, Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) is intensifying its machinery by ~~a focus on ‘Sarawak First’ nationalism, with~~ conducting training sessions for election workers, including polling station and counting agents (PACA). In the ~~Dayak community remaining~~ Saribas constituency, branch chief Datuk Dr Mohammad Razi Sitam reported a significant ~~factor~~ increase in registered voters, rising to 17,383 under the September 2026 Permanent Electoral Roll from 10,984 in 2021. PBB leadership ~~landscape.~~ has emphasized early mobilization through state-level coordination and dedicated committees.

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