Sarawak polls set for Dec 12 – EC

The nomination date has been fixed on Nov 28, while early voting is on Dec 8, allowing a campaign period of 14 days

06 Nov 2026 11:06am
The nomination date has been fixed on Nov 28, while early voting is on Dec 8, allowing a campaign period of 14 days. - Photo by Bernama
The nomination date has been fixed on Nov 28, while early voting is on Dec 8, allowing a campaign period of 14 days. - Photo by Bernama

KUCHING - The Election Commission (EC) has set the polling date for the 13th Sarawak Election on Dec 12.

EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said the nomination date has been fixed on Nov 28, while early voting is on Dec 8, allowing a campaign period of 14 days.

Ramlan said this at a press conference after chairing EC’s special meeting to discuss the matter here today. - BERNAMA

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