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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to implementing Sarawak's proposed redelineation to expand the State Legislative Assembly from 82 to 99 seats, requesting an updated report from the Election Commission on implementation timelines.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Election Commission to produce an updated report examining Sarawak's bid to increase its state assembly by 17 seats, according to government communications.
Sarawak will develop a 3,655-hectare federal land parcel recently transferred under the Malaysia Agreement 1963, focusing on housing, infrastructure and agricultural projects to address overcrowding in longhouse communities.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved the transfer of the Rajang Area Security Command site in Sibu, comprising 3,655.60 hectares across four locations, to the Sarawak Government. This marks the 64th land handover since 2023.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has stressed the need for journalists to balance press freedom with ethical responsibility amid rapid advances in artificial intelligence and digital technology.
Sarawak's ruling party PBB will convene its central zone special convention in Sibu on July 26, drawing over 3,000 delegates to deliberate on constitutional matters and post-pandemic recovery strategies.
Sarawak's DAP leadership has challenged a recent defamation ruling, contending it diverges significantly from established Commonwealth legal doctrine that restricts government defamation claims to private parties only.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has indicated the state would accept a higher special grant under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution, provided the federal government's finances permit such an increase.