Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg speaks to reporters at Dewan Kenyalang, Level 1 of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly in Kuching on October 16, 2026. — Bernama pic
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Summary
- On October 23, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced the dissolution of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly scheduled for October 26, 2026, to facilitate the 13th state election.
- The decision followed the consent of Sarawak Governor Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, as revealed during a special press conference at the Satria Pertiwi Complex.
First Published: Friday, 23 Oct 2026 3:46 PM MYT
KUCHING, Oct 23 — The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly is set to be dissolved on Monday, Oct 26, 2026, paving the way for the 13th state election.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced the dissolution at a special press conference at the Satria Pertiwi Complex here this afternoon.
He said the decision was made after obtaining the consent of Sarawak Governor Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. — Bernama