The Election Commission (EC) today displayed a notice proposing the creation of 17 new state constituencies and the renaming of 10 state constituencies and one federal constituency in Sarawak.
The notice, displayed until Sept 30 at several district offices across Sarawak, allows members of the public to submit objections to the proposed electoral boundary changes.
It was also published today in local newspapers Utusan Borneo and Borneo Post.
Sarawak state seats proposed to increase to 99
According to the notice, the proposals follow the EC’s review, conducted under Clause (2) of Article 113 of the Federal Constitution, of Sarawak’s division into federal and state constituencies.
The proposed changes would increase the number of Sarawak state constituencies from 82 to 99, subject to the completion of the electoral review process.
The 17 proposed new state constituencies are Jagoi, Pasir Pandak, Matang, Semarak, Tabuan Jaya, Maong, Samarindah, Sungai Serin, Igan, Tanah Mas, Sungai Merah, Bukit Kemuyang, Melekun, Batu Niah, Permaisuri, Tudan and Usun Apau.
10 state constituencies proposed for renaming
The EC has also proposed renaming 10 existing state constituencies.
Serayan would replace Opar, Singai would replace Tasik Biru, Bung Sadung would replace Tarat, Muara Lassa would replace Semop and Matu would replace Jemoreng.
Rassau would replace Bawang Assan, Jepak Jaya would replace Jepak, Pantai Beraya would replace Lambir, Lopeng would replace Senadin and Gunong Murud would replace Ba’kelalan.
At the federal level, Batang Lassa has been proposed as the new name for the parliamentary constituency currently known as Igan.
Proposal follows Sarawak Assembly decision
The proposed addition of 17 state seats follows the Sarawak Legislative Assembly’s passage in July last year of the State Legislative Assembly (Composition of Membership) Bill 2025.
The bill provides for the number of state seats to be increased from 82 to 99.
The Sarawak state government’s current mandate expires in February 2027.
