KUCHING: The next Sarawak state election will take place this year, with the timing to be decided by Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary-general noted that the last polls were held five years ago.
"2026, I think definitely, but which month, that will be the prerogative of the Premier," he told BFM's The Breakfast Grille show on Thursday (Jan 29).
Nanta declined to give any hints of the possible timing when pressed by presenter Wong Shou Ning.
He also said GPS would continue to secure a large majority in the polls, although winning every seat was unlikely.
"I don't think there will be a walkover, meaning 100%. We now have 82 state seats and it was approved in the state legislative assembly last year to increase it by another 17 to make it 99.
"But that will still have to be endorsed by a simple majority in the Dewan Rakyat. If that is done, then we will have 99 seats. I think we will still win with a big majority," he said.
The last Sarawak election was held on Dec 18, 2021, where GPS secured a landslide victory, winning 76 of the 82 seats.
