KUCHING: The State Legislative Assembly (DUN) will be dissolved on April 11.
Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem announced this at a press conference this afternoon.
Adenan said he had an audience with Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud this morning and had advised Taib on the matter, which the latter agreed to.
Once the DUN is dissolved, the Election Commission will take over to arrange for the 11 state election.
This election will see a total of 82 constituencies contested — 11 of which are new seats.