Malaysia’s Sarawak state will dissolve its assembly on Monday, setting up state polls that will test the strength of the ruling Gabungan Parti Sarawak coalition and its importance to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government. GPS won 76 of 82 seats in 2021 and is favoured to retain control, while pressing for greater autonomy and control over oil and gas resources.
WHO:The Sarawak state government
WHAT:Will dissolve the state assembly ahead of state polls.
WHEN:Reported Oct 23, 2026 at 3:51 AM ET
WHERE:Sarawak, Malaysia
WHY:The dissolution is a step toward holding state polls.
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