Sarawak electoral boundary redelineation: 17 new seats proposed, 10 renamed
KUCHING, Sept 1 — Seventeen new state constituencies have been proposed across Sarawak under the Election Commissi...
KUCHING, Sept 1 — The Election Commission of Malaysia has proposed 17 new state constituencies and 10 renamed constituencies for Sarawak under its 2026 electoral boundary review. Petra Jaya, Sibu, and Miri will each gain two new parliamentary seats. The proposed new constituencies include Matang and Semarak under Petra Jaya, Sungai Merah and Bukit Kemuyang under Sibu, and Permaisuri and Tudan under Miri.
In central Sarawak, Igan would rename to Batang Lassa and gain new state status. Ten existing constituencies would also be renamed, such as Opar to Serayan, Tasik Biru to Singai, Tarat to Bung Sadung, Semop to Muara Lassa, Jemoreng to Matu, and Ba Kelalan to Gunong Murud. The EC will make the proposed recommendations and draft constituencies available for public inspection from September 1-30 during normal office hours.
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