Election Commission To Hold Special Meeting On Nov 6 To Determine Dates For 13th Sarawak Polls

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 27  – The Election Commission (EC) will convene a special meeting on Thursday, November 6, 2026, to determine the critical dates for the 13th Sarawak State Election.

EC Secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus confirmed in an official statement on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, that the meeting will be chaired by EC Chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun at the commission’s headquarters in Putrajaya.

A press conference will take place immediately following the session to publicly announce key electoral milestones.

The announcement follows the EC’s formal receipt of the dissolution notification letter on Tuesday from Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar.

The 12th Sarawak State Legislative Assembly was officially dissolved effective Monday, October 26, 2026, following the declaration signed by Sarawak Governor Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and announced by Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Under Article 21(4) of the Sarawak State Constitution, a state election must be conducted within 60 days of the assembly’s formal dissolution.

Meeting Agenda, Constitutional Timelines, and Preparations

Key operational aspects, constitutional mandates, and meeting objectives include:

• Key Milestones Determination: The special meeting will decide the official dates for the issuance of election writs, nomination day, early voting, and polling day.
• Electoral Roll Certification: Commissioners will finalize and certify the specific electoral roll version to be utilized across all 82 state constituencies.
• 60-Day Constitutional Window: Per Article 21(4) of the Sarawak State Constitution, all polling activities for the 13th state election must be completed by December 25, 2026.
• Caretaker Status: Premier Abang Johari’s administration continues to run state government affairs in a caretaker capacity until a new mandate is secured.

–NMT