Current Covid-19 situation or impending elections? S'wak govt still to decide

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg announcing an extension to the Sarawakku Sayang special aid package. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is still weighing between the current Covid-19 situation and the need for a fresh mandate in considering when to call the next state election.

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said although Sarawak was now reporting new cases in single digits, it could not be predicted whether the situation would be better or worse in the coming months.