EC Proposes 17 New State Seats and Renaming of 11 Constituencies in Sarawak

KUCHING, Sept 1 — The Election Commission (EC) has publicly displayed a notice proposing the creation of 17 new state constituencies and the renaming of 10 state and one federal constituency in Sarawak.

The notice, displayed until Sept 30 at several district offices across Sarawak and published in local newspapers Utusan Borneo and Borneo Post, allows members of the public to submit objections or representations regarding the proposed boundary changes.

According to the EC, the redelineation recommendations follow a review conducted under Clause (2) of Article 113 of the Federal Constitution regarding Sarawak’s electoral divisions. Subject to the completion of the electoral review process and parliamentary approval, the proposals will increase the total number of Sarawak state constituencies from 82 to 99.

The 17 proposed new state constituencies are Jagoi, Pasir Pandak, Matang, Semarak, Tabuan Jaya, Maong, Samarindah, Sungai Serin, Igan, Tanah Mas, Sungai Merah, Bukit Kemuyang, Melekun, Batu Niah, Permaisuri, Tudan, and Usun Apau.

The 10 state constituencies proposed for renaming are:

• Serayan (formerly Opar)
• Singai (formerly Tasik Biru)
• Bung Sadung (formerly Tarat)
• Muara Lassa (formerly Semop)
• Matu (formerly Jemoreng)
• Rassau (formerly Bawang Assan)
• Jepak Jaya (formerly Jepak)
• Pantai Beraya (formerly Lambir)
• Lopeng (formerly Senadin)
• Gunong Murud (formerly Ba’kelalan)

At the parliamentary level, the EC has proposed renaming the Igan federal constituency to Batang Lassa.

The proposed creation of 17 new state seats follows the Sarawak Legislative Assembly’s passage of the State Legislative Assembly (Composition of Membership) Bill 2025 in July last year. The current mandate of the Sarawak state government is set to expire in February 2027.

–NMT