Sarawak to wait for Agong's consent before proceeding with state polls

Sarawak will wait for the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong whether to proceed with the state election or otherwise, soon after the Emergency Order is lifted.

Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg said although the emergency was not likely to be extended after Aug 1 following the federal government’s decision that it would not advise the Yang di-Pertuan Agong for an extension, there were three things that needed to be considered...