Sarawak Emergency extended to Feb 2022, no state elections until then


PETALING JAYA: Sarawak will remain under a state of emergency until Feb 2, 2022 and as such, its state elections will not be held until the emergency is lifted.

In a Federal Gazette released on Friday (July 29) night on the proclamation of emergency for Sarawak, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong proclaimed that a grave emergency exists and that the proclamation must cover the entire state from Aug 2 to Feb 2, 2022.

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