![Sarawak Polls: Abang Jo wins in style in Gedong Sarawak Polls: Abang Jo wins in style in Gedong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71639832471_PRNbuangundiAba.jpg)
Sarawak Polls: Abang Jo wins in style in Gedong
Chief Minister Tan Sri Abang Johari scored a resounding victory in the Sarawak state election today, sweeping the Gedong seat with a huge 3,607-vote majority win over his three challengers.
Sat Dec 18 2021
![[Unofficial results] Sarawak Polls: GPS forms state government with simple majority [Unofficial results] Sarawak Polls: GPS forms state government with simple majority](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41639822605_GabunganPartiSaraw.jpg)
[Unofficial results] Sarawak Polls: GPS forms state government with simple majority
There are 82 seats in the state assembly with 42 needed for a simple majority; 55 is needed for a two-thirds majority.
Sat Dec 18 2021
![Sarawak Polls: Polling centres open, voting starts 7.30 am Sarawak Polls: Polling centres open, voting starts 7.30 am](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81639800785_SJKCHockLam.jpg)
Sarawak Polls: Polling centres open, voting starts 7.30 am
The voting process for the 12th Sarawak election began at 7.30 am today with the opening of 1,866 polling centres involving 3,555 channels for Sarawakians to elect a new state government.
Sat Dec 18 2021
![GPS is frontrunner as first ballot cast in Sarawak polls GPS is frontrunner as first ballot cast in Sarawak polls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639463632_TanSriAbangJohari.jpg)
GPS is frontrunner as first ballot cast in Sarawak polls
As early voting kicked off today in the state's 12th election, the ruling GPS led by Abang Johari Tun Openg remains the frontrunner.
Tue Dec 14 2021
![Sarawak Polls: Whither the Chinese votes? Sarawak Polls: Whither the Chinese votes?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81639459840_TBprnswk.jpg)
Sarawak Polls: Whither the Chinese votes?
With days to go before Sarawak goes to the polls, eyes are on how the Chinese community will vote in the 16 of 82 constituencies where they hold sway.
Tue Dec 14 2021
![EC issues 17,885 postal ballots for Sarawak polls EC issues 17,885 postal ballots for Sarawak polls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41637303170_IkmalrudinIshak.jpg)
EC issues 17,885 postal ballots for Sarawak polls
According to Ikmalrudin, the issuance of the postal ballots was carried out by election personnel at all the constituencies.
Sat Dec 11 2021
![Ali Biju's withdrawal from Sarawak polls commendable - Muhyiddin Ali Biju's withdrawal from Sarawak polls commendable - Muhyiddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639060191_TanSriMuhyiddinYa.jpg)
Ali Biju's withdrawal from Sarawak polls commendable - Muhyiddin
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has praised Sarawak Bersatu vice-chairman Datuk Ali Biju for withdrawing from the contest for the Krian seat in the Sarawak state election.
Thu Dec 09 2021
![Sarawak Polls: SUPP faces more rivals for Chinese votes Sarawak Polls: SUPP faces more rivals for Chinese votes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81639051180_TBSimKuiHian.jpg)
Sarawak Polls: SUPP faces more rivals for Chinese votes
The upcoming Dec 18 state election will be a bellwether for the Sarawak United Peoples' Party (SUPP) in the fight for Chinese support as more rival parties have ploughed into the race.
Thu Dec 09 2021
![Sarawak Polls: PSB manifesto pledges education, socio-economic reforms and autonomy Sarawak Polls: PSB manifesto pledges education, socio-economic reforms and autonomy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61639050588_BaruBianPSB.jpg)
Sarawak Polls: PSB manifesto pledges education, socio-economic reforms and autonomy
The Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) launched its manifesto for the Sarawak State Election today, which focuses on three aspects, namely autonomy and governance, education reform and socio-economic reform.
Thu Dec 09 2021
![Sarawak Polls: Ali Biju withdraws from contesting in Krian Sarawak Polls: Ali Biju withdraws from contesting in Krian](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51638977891_AliBiju.jpg)
Sarawak Polls: Ali Biju withdraws from contesting in Krian
Datuk Ali Biju today announced that he was withdrawing from contesting the 12th Sarawak state election.
Thu Dec 09 2021
![Sarawak Polls: GPS disappointed with Ali Biju for contesting in Krian Sarawak Polls: GPS disappointed with Ali Biju for contesting in Krian](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51638977891_AliBiju.jpg)
Sarawak Polls: GPS disappointed with Ali Biju for contesting in Krian
Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has expressed disappointment with Bersatu's Datuk Ali Biju for deciding to defend the Krian seat as an Independent in the 12th Sarawak State Election on Dec 18.
Wed Dec 08 2021
![Sarawak Polls: GPS manifesto launched, outlines 33 pledges, initiatives Sarawak Polls: GPS manifesto launched, outlines 33 pledges, initiatives](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41638974868_ManifestoGPSPRNS.jpg)
Sarawak Polls: GPS manifesto launched, outlines 33 pledges, initiatives
GPS tonight launched its manifesto for the upcoming Sarawak state election that outlines 34 pledges and initiatives that the coalition will fulfill if it succeeds in forming the state government.
Wed Dec 08 2021
![Sarawak Polls: GPS' proven success record says it all - Abang Jo Sarawak Polls: GPS' proven success record says it all - Abang Jo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51638965276_TanSriAbangJohari.jpg)
Sarawak Polls: GPS' proven success record says it all - Abang Jo
The people of Sarawak were told today to look at the success record of the GPS-led state government throughout its three-and-a-half-year rule before having their say in the upcoming state election.
Wed Dec 08 2021
![Sarawak Polls: Azizul Annuar enters the ring on his own strengths Sarawak Polls: Azizul Annuar enters the ring on his own strengths](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81638598295_AzizulAnnuarAdenan.jpg)
Sarawak Polls: Azizul Annuar enters the ring on his own strengths
Azizul Annuar said he had never entertained the idea that being the son of Sarawak's fifth chief minister would be an advantage.
Wed Dec 08 2021
![Sarawak Polls: GPS parties must work together to ensure win in Dudong - Tiong Sarawak Polls: GPS parties must work together to ensure win in Dudong - Tiong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81638886207_DatukSeriTiongKin.jpg)
Sarawak Polls: GPS parties must work together to ensure win in Dudong - Tiong
Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has urged members of all four GPS component parties to work together to ensure victory in Dudong in the 12th Sarawak State Election on Dec 18.
Tue Dec 07 2021