KUCHING: The state election, which is due this year, will only take place after the extended Emergency period in the state is lifted, says the Election Commission.
EC secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak said the state polls had been suspended in view of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s Proclamation of Emergency for Sarawak from Aug 2 to Feb 2 next year.
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