Will the proposed 17 new seats in Sarawak be ready for the next polls?

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The readiness of 17 new seats for Sarawak's next polls remains uncertain.

The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition has indicated readiness to contest the upcoming state election with either the current number of seats or an expanded configuration. This readiness stems from a bill passed in July of the previous year that proposed adding 17 new seats to increase the total to 99. However, the timeline for the implementation of these additional seats and their availability for the next polls is not definitively established.
Proposed Redelineation Exercise Underway

A legislative move to increase the number of state seats in Sarawak was made last year when the State Legislative Assembly passed a bill to add 17 constituencies, thereby raising the total to 99. This proposal forms the basis for the potential expansion of the electoral map.
Prime Minister's Commitment to Seat Increase

The Prime Minister has formally requested the Election Commission (EC) to prepare an updated report concerning the proposed redelineation exercise aimed at increasing the number of Sarawak state seats. This directive signifies a commitment from the federal government towards facilitating the implementation of the seat increase.
Uncertainty Regarding Implementation Timeline

While the intention to increase the number of seats is clear, the practical readiness of these 17 new seats for the immediate next polls is not guaranteed. The Sarawak Premier has stated that the election can proceed with the existing number of seats if the redelineation exercise is not completed in time, suggesting that the outcome of this process is not a prerequisite for holding the election.

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