Localised emergencies an option to delay elections after Aug 1

Yasmin RamlanPublished: Jun 18, 2021 1:31 AM | Updated: Jun 18, 2021 2:47 AM

The Conference of Rulers' view, that the state of emergency should not be extended beyond Aug 1, paves the way for the Sarawak state polls and several by-elections to be held after being suspended.

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