Tag: Redelineation

Sarawak's overdue redelineation adds 17 seats, citing urbanisation and representation. However, leaked proposals, voter parity concerns and election timing raise doubts. The Election Commission must publish verifiable criteria before final boundaries are accepted. Public trust depends on transparent demographic evidence.

In July 2025, Sarawak’s assembly voted 80–2 to expand from 82 to 99 seats, citing urbanisation, local representation, and overdue redelineation. Critics warn the 17-seat increase may entrench malapportionment and dominant-party advantage ahead of the next state election.