The nation’s political spotlight will be on Kuching this coming Thursday as the Election Commission (EC) convenes a special meeting to discuss the 11th state election.
This follows the dissolution of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly yesterday to pave the way for the state polls that will have 82 seats up for grabs, an increase of 11 seats when compared to the last election in 2011.
EC’s eagerly awaited meeting will be held in Dewan Muhibbah at Merdeka Palace Hotel. It will start at 9.30am and chaired by EC chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Hashim Abdullah
EC secretary Datuk Abdul Ghani Salleh said in a press statement yesterday that the meeting would decide on the dates for nomination, early voting, and polling. It would also finalise the electoral rolls to be used and preparations to conduct the election.
“The EC chairman will hold a press conference after the meeting,” said Abdul Ghani.
Under Article 21 (4) of the State Constitution, a general election must be held within 60 days after the State Legislative Assembly is dissolved, and the new State Legislative Assembly must convene on a date not later than 120 days from the date of dissolution.
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