{
  "id": 16824500,
  "title": "Sarawak seeks more flights and buses to bring voters home for state election",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/sarawak-seeks-more-flights-and-buses-to-bring-voters-home-for-state-16824500",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T00:30:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/28/sarawak-seeks-more-flights-and-buses-to-bring-voters-home-for-state-election/240838"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUCHING, Oct 28 — The Sarawak Ministry of Transport (MOTS) has reached out to airlines and bus operators in a bid to arrange more flights and buses for the upcoming 13th Sarawak State Election. The move, detailed in a statement yesterday, aims to assist Sarawakians who work in other states, including Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, and Sabah, in returning to their registered constituencies to partake in the democratic process. MOTS acknowledges that these individuals may encounter difficulties when attempting to navigate the increased travel demand during this period. To accommodate voters travelling home to cast their votes, the ministry has requested airlines to enhance flight frequencies during the week preceding and following the poll. Similarly, for express bus services, MOTS has advised operators in Sarawak to augment trip frequencies from three days prior to polling day until three days post-election. The ministry also urges travellers to plan their journeys in advance and consult operators' official channels for accurate details regarding schedules, fares, and bookings. Earlier on October 23, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg announced the dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly on Monday (October 26), thereby setting the stage for the 13th state election.",
  "summary": "KUCHING, Oct 28 — The Ministry of Transport Sarawak (MOTS) has written to airlines and express bus operators to ex...",
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}