No state election until after Emergency, say Sarawak parties


KUCHING: The Sarawak state election can only be held after Aug 1 unless the state of emergency is lifted earlier, say state politicians.

Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Abdul Karim Hamzah said the Prime Minister had specified in his special address on Tuesday (Jan 12) that no elections would be held during the Emergency, which would be in force until Aug 1.

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