{
  "id": 12853355,
  "title": "126 objections to Sarawak’s proposed electoral boundary changes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/126-objections-to-sarawaks-proposed-electoral-boundary-changes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T10:46:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/08/126-objections-to-sarawak-s-proposed-electoral-boundary-changes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Sarawak, the Election Commission (EC) is preparing to hold a special meeting to address 133 representations regarding proposed electoral boundary changes. Of these, 126 objections were raised by various stakeholders, according to EC secretary Khairul Shahril Idrus. The proposal would create 17 new state constituencies in Sarawak, raising the total number of state seats in the assembly from 82 to 99. Just seven representations expressed support for the proposal. Last July, the Sarawak state assembly passed a bill to add the 17 new seats. However, deputy prime minister Fadillah Yusof suggested that the proposal to add the seats to the Sarawak assembly may not be presented in Parliament this year. The EC must conduct several processes and procedures, including a public display to gather objections and feedback, before any changes can be implemented.",
  "summary": "The Election Commission says only seven representations, out of 133, supported it.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "126 objections to Sarawak’s proposed electoral boundary changes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/126-objections-to-sarawaks-proposed-electoral-boundary-changes-12855209",
        "published": "2026-10-08T10:46:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}