{
  "id": 16185271,
  "title": "Sarawak election dates to be decided at special EC meeting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/sarawak-election-dates-to-be-decided-at-special-ec-meeting",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T12:15:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1562172/sarawak-election-dates-be-decided-special-ec-meeting"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: The Election Commission (EC) will convene a special meeting to determine key dates for the upcoming Sarawak election following the state assembly's official notification to its Speaker, according to EC secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus. The exact date for the meeting remains undetermined and will be announced at a later time, taking into account various factors to ensure the smooth conduct of the election. EC secretary Khairul Shahril revealed that the EC has commenced logistical preparations, including setting up equipment, training election personnel, and identifying appropriate polling centers. Preliminary arrangements encompass logistical preparations, provision of necessary equipment, personnel training, and location selection for polling centers. EC readiness is assured in terms of logistics, equipment supply, personnel training, and identification of suitable polling centers. Additionally, a proposal to employ Optical Character Recognition-Voters Attendance (OCR-VA) technology in the state election will be presented to EC members for evaluation prior to a final decision. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg divulged earlier that the state assembly would be dissolved as of October 26, facilitating the 13th state election. Governor Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar's consent played a crucial role in this decision.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The Election Commission (EC) will hold a special meeting to decide key dates for the Sarawak election after receiving official notification of the state assembly from its Speaker.",
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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."
}