Sarawak state assembly could be dissolved in November, says minister
Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah says the Sarawak government will not allow the state assembly's term to expire automatically in February 2027.
KUCHING: In November, the Sarawak state legislative assembly may be dissolved, according to Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Sarawak tourism, creative industry and performing arts minister shared this prediction during a recent press conference. Hamzah mentioned that the state budget will be presented at the upcoming assembly meeting, scheduled to take place from October 12 to 21.
He clarified that the Sarawak government won't permit the assembly's term to expire without dissolution in February 2027, as the chief minister typically seeks to dissolve the assembly. Given that it is currently October, with only a few months left before the term ends, the minister believes that an election should be held soon.
The exact date for the dissolution may be anytime in November, possibly two weeks after the state budget is approved, he added.
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