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KUCHING, 27 Oct: The dissolution of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) on 26 October paves the way for the 13th Sarawak State General Election (PRU), with election date set now under the jurisdiction of the Election Commission (EC).
DUN Sarawak Speaker, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar said that he had received a letter of declaration of dissolution of the DUN signed by Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Sarawak State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, following the announcement made by the Prime Minister of Sarawak on October 23.
"In this regard, I have informed the Chairman of the Malaysian Election Commission, Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun that the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) has been dissolved on October 26", he said at a press conference here today.
He said that the disbandment was made under Article 21 (2) of the Sarawak State Constitution which gives power to the Yang di-Pertuan Agam to dissolve DUN.
According to him, Article 21 ((4) of the Sarawak State Constitution stipulates that the PRU of Sarawak shall be held within 60 days after dissolution, while the new DUN shall be convened within 120 days from the date of dissolution.
Asfia said the official notification letter regarding the disbandment of DUN was sent to SPR Chairman, Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun on October 27.
He emphasized that the appointment of 13th Sarawak State PRU date, nomination day and voting day are SPR's jurisdiction in accordance with Article 113 of the Federal Constitution.
"The Election Commission of Malaysia will issue the Election Writ and publish the Election Notes in the Government Gazette.
"From now on, the Election Commission of Malaysia is fully responsible for administering state elections", he said.
In this regard, the official announcement of the schedule of the 13th Sarawak State PRU will have to wait for the SPR's decision, including the date of nomination and voting in accordance with the provisions of the electoral law in force. - TVS
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