
Anwar faces mounting pressure amid electoral setbacks as Sarawak pushes for greater autonomy and calls a fresh state election.
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Openg announced the dissolution of the state assembly, triggering an election within 60 days as the state presses for greater autonomy.
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Anwar faces political pressure after coalition setbacks in Peninsular Malaysia while GPS pushes for state autonomy.
Anwar is facing growing pressure following electoral setbacks for his own coalition in Peninsular Malaysia, while over in Borneo, ruling Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) continues to press for greater autonomy and control over the state’s vast oil and gas resources.
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Openg announced on Friday that state governor Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar had consented to dissolve the state assembly with effect from Monday, triggering an election that must be held within 60 days.
“As we approach the completion of this term, it is only appropriate that a new mandate from the people is obtained,” Abang Johari told a press conference in Kuching. “The people of Sarawak must have the opportunity to exercise their democratic right to choose and elect a new government with a fresh mandate to continue the development agenda of Sarawak.”
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Sarawak state election will be held within 60 days.
Very likely · Within months

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