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Malaysia's Sarawak region schedules December 12 state election amid autonomy push

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Malaysia's Sarawak region is set to hold state elections on December 12, with nominations opening on November 28 and early voting on December 8. The incumbent Global Positioning System (GPS) party is campaigning to retain power amidst key issues such as autonomy and control over the region's natural resources. Over 2.05 million voters will choose 82 members of the state assembly during the 14-day campaign period. AI

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Malaysia's Sarawak region schedules December 12 state election amid autonomy push

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Iman Muttaqin Yusof ·

    Malaysia’s Sarawak locks election date amid autonomy, resource control push

    Malaysia’s Sarawak will hold a state election on December 12 as the incumbent government seeks a fresh mandate to press demands over autonomy and control of the territory’s natural resources. The filing of nominations will begin on November 28 and early voting will be on December…

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