Abang Jo stays tight-lipped on timing of Sarawak’s increase in state seats
The state premier says he has no issue facing the next state election with the current number of seats.
Sarawak's chief executive, Abang Johari Openg, has not disclosed when the proposed addition of 17 state seats to the assembly will be implemented. The premier clarified that the increase does not necessarily imply the next election will be held with 99 seats. He stated that if the figure is 82, it remains 82, and if it's 99, it stays 99.
Abang Johari suggested that if there's insufficient time or a tight schedule, they must proceed with the current number of seats. The matter pertains to the Election Commission's redelineation process, which includes public display exercises for objections or feedback. Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof recently indicated that the proposal to add 17 seats is unlikely to be presented in the Dewan Rakyat this year.
The process involves multiple stages under the Election Commission, including public comment periods.
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