Today 1,138,650 voters will be heading to the ballots to cast their votes.
There are a total of 82 seats and 226 contesting candidates in the biggest state election in Sarawak history. The Election COmmission (EC) has expressed its confidence in a higher voters’ turnout this time, with a target of more than 80 per cent.
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OFFICIAL RESULTS
N35 Saribas
*Mohammad Razi Sitam (BN-PBB)…5,963
Yakup Daud (PKR)…1,531
Majority…4,432
% of votes cast…79.80%
Spoilt votes..112
N30 Balai Ringin
*Snowdan Lawan (BN-PRS)…4,478
Nicholas Mujah Ason (PKR)…700
Pok Ungkut (PBDS Baru)…90
Entusa Imam (IND)…2,439
Majority…..2,039
% of votes cast…78.40%
Spoilt…0
Unofficial final results
N62 Katibas
Datuk Ambrose Blikau Enturan (BN-PBB) Incumbent…4,681
Paren Nyawi (DAP)…1,628
Majority…3,053
N49 Ngemah
Alexander Vincent (BN-PRS) Incumbent…2,888
Richard Lias (DAP)…243
Thomas Laja Besi (PKR)…396 Joseph Jawa Kendawang (IND)…2,734
Majority…154 Spoilt votes…64 Voter turnout… 71.9%
**N23 Bukit Semuja (Triboh)
John Ilus (Direct BN)…5,451
Andrew Edward Luak (DAP)…2,307
Johnny Bob Aput (STAR)…53 Cobbold John Lusoi (PBDS Baru)…133 Datuk Frederick Bayoi Manggie (IND)…1,196
Majority…..3,144
N51 Bukit Assek
Chieng Buong Toon (BN-SUPP)…6,895
Irene Chang (DAP)…11,392
Moh Hiong King (STAR)…374
Spoilt votes…180
N21 Tebedu
Dato Sri Michael Manyin Jawong (BN-PBB) Incumbent…7,357 Alex Saben Nipong (PKR)…1,164
Majority…..6,193 Percentage of votes cast….75.5% Spoilt votes…..144
**N19 Mambong (Bengoh)
Datuk Dr Jerip Susil (Direct BN) Incumbent…5,998
Sanjan Daik (DAP)…2,828
Willie Mongin (PKR)…2,626
Spoilt votes…..130
*Ongoing tallies
N75 Senadin unofficial results
Datuk Lee Kim Shin (BN-SUPP) Incumbent…5,079
Philemon John Edan (PBDS Baru)…197
Dr Bob Baru Langub (DAP)…3,165
Spoilt votes…85
N74 Pujut unofficial results
Fong Pau Teck (DAP) Incumbent…2,645
Dato Hii King Chiong (Direct BN)…1,571
Jofri Jaraiee (PAS)…70 Dr Ting Tiong Choon (IND)…96
Spoilt votes…23
N73 Piasau unofficial results
Alan Ling Sie Kiong (DAP) Incumbent…2,009
Datuk Sebastian Ting (BN-SUPP)…2,530
Spoilt votes…2
*N70 Samalaju unofficial results
Majang Renggi (BN-PRS)…2,251 Zharudin Narudin (PAS)…1,779
Baba Emperan (DAP)…211
Spoilt…51
N69 Kemena unofficial results
Datuk Dr Stephen Rundi Utom (BN-PBB) Incumbent…4,448
Leighton Manjah (DAP)…1,225
Spoilt votes… 108
**N68 Tanjong Batu (Kidurong) unofficial results
Chiew Chiu Sing (DAP) Incumbent…400
Datuk Pau Chiong Ung (BN-SUPP)…369 Chieng Lea Phing (STAR)…2
Spoilt votes…6
N66 Murum unofficial results
Chuk Pai Ugon (BN-PRS)…2,499
Matthew Silek (DAP)…563
Abun Sui Anyit (PKR)…799 Stanley Ajang Batok (IND)…700
Spoilt votes…..105
**N63 Bukit Goram (Selirik) unofficial results
Jefferson Jamit Unyat (BN-PBB)…3,893
Larry Asap (DAP)…1,938
Spoilt…..89
N61 Pelagus unofficial results
Wilson Nyabong Ijang (BN-PRS)…1,351
Frankie Bedindang Manjah (DAP)…164 Yong Sibat (IND)…35
Spoilt votes…..0
N54 Pelawan unofficial results
David Wong Kee Woan (DAP) Incumbent…1,449
Dato Janet Lau (Direct BN)…1,024
Priscilla Lau (STAR)…72
Spoilt votes…..35
N49 Ngemah unofficial results
Alexander Vincent (BN-PRS) Incumbent…2,171
Richard Lias (DAP)…145
Thomas Laja Besi (PKR)…191 Joseph Jawa Kendawang (IND)…2,142
Spoilt votes…64
N47 Pakan unofficial results
Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom (Direct BN)…3,654
Rinda Juliza Alexander (DAP)…279
Dr Jawie Jinggot (IND)…3,311
Spoilt votes…109
N46 Meradong unofficial results
Ting Tze Fui (DAP) Incumbent…2,999
Ding Kuong Hiing (BN-SUPP)…4,390
Spoilt votes…104
N45 Repok unofficial results
Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii (BN-SUPP)…2,505
Yong Siew Wei (DAP)…1,398 Wong Ching King (IND)…79
Spoilt votes….67
N32 Simanggang unofficial results
Datuk Francis Harden Hollis (BN-SUPP) Incumbent…2,337
Leon Jimat Donald (DAP)…153
Norina Umoi Utot (PKR)…401
Datuk Dr Ngu Piew Seng (IND)…855
Spoilt votes…43
*N17 Stakan unofficial results
Dato Sri Mohamad Ali Mahmud (BN-PBB)…494
Leslie Ting Xiang Zhi (DAP)…242
Spoilt votes…17
N14 Batu Kawah unofficial results
Christina Chiew Wang See (DAP) Incumbent…607
Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian (BN-SUPP)…1,639 Liu Thian Leong (IND)…211
Spoilt votes…..28
*N13 Batu Kitang unofficial results
Lo Khere Chiang (BN-SUPP)…1,209
Voon Shiak Ni (PKR)…108 Abdul Aziz Isa (DAP)…558 Sulaiman Kadir (IND)…3 Datuk Seri Othman Bojeng (IND)…7
Spoilt votes…..10
N12 Kota Sentosa unofficial results
Chong Chieng Jen (DAP) Incumbent…764
Wilfred Yap Chin Loi (BN-SUPP)…2,208
Spoilt votes…..96
N10 Pending unofficial results:
Violet Yong Wui Wui (DAP) Incumbent…635
Milton Foo (BN-SUPP)…402
Spoilt votes…7
N9 Padungan unofficial results:
Wong King Wei (DAP) Incumbent… 1,780
Peter Pau (BN-SUPP)…1,138
Teo Kuang Kim (STAR)…22
Spoilt…..11
N2 Tasik Biru unofficial results:
Datuk Henry Harry Jinep (BN-SPDP)…4,258
Mordi Bimol (DAP)…3,155
4.42pm
N78 MULU: Direct BN candidate Datuk Gerawat Gala is leading with 2,170 votes, followed by PKR Pauls Baya (775), Independent Dr Roland Dom Mattu (193) and DAP Paul Raja (231).
4.30pm
N50 MACHAN: Allan Siden Gramong (BN-PBB) is leading with 2,387 votes, followed by Independent candidate Semawi Paong (782) and PKR’s Chen Nguk Fa (720).
4.28pm
N49 NGEMAH: Independent candidate Dr Joseph Jawa is leading the polls as of 4pm.
So far, Dr Joseph has a slim lead with 1,733 votes ahead of PRS incumbent candidate Alexander Vincent at 1,665, while PKR Thomas Laja Besi has 232 votes and DAP Richard Lias has 172.
There are 8,899 registered voters in Ngemah.
4.26pm
N80 BATU DANAU: Incumbent direct BN candidate Paulus Palu Gumbang is leading in seven voting centres with 1,205 votes while independent candidate, Ali Adap polled 238 votes.
The seven polling centres were SK Kuala Mendalam, Ensurai, Long Napir, Lubuk Lasas, Buluh Baloi, SK Menuang and Tubai Ukong. Batu Danau has a total of 26 polling centres.
3.21pm
N80 BATU DANAU: Direct BN candidate Paulus Palu Gumbang has so far tallied 1,205 votes to Ali Adap’s 238 from seven polling centres: SK Kuala Mendalam, Ensurai, Long Napir, Lubok Lasas, Buluh Baloi, SK Menuang and Tubai Ukong.
Batu Danau has 26 polling centres and 8,657 voters.
2.56pm
N78 MULU TURNOUT UPDATE: Data received from 22 polling centres out of 40 as of 2.30pm registers a voter turnout of 47.8 per cent, or 1,280 voters of 2,674 voters.
According to Assistant Returning officer for Mulu Belayong Pok the turnout is low.
The remaining 18 polling centres have yet to close.
Total registered voters in Mulu is 8,627.
2.35pm
In N71 Bekenu, direct BN candidate Rosey Yunus is currently leading in 10 polling stations.
2.00pm
PKR candidate Baru Bian is leading by nearly 100 votes in the early results of nine polling streams in the lowlands of Ba Kelalan constituency after the station was closed by midday. Baru led in Long Tuma , SK Peruvian, Beriwan and Pengalih in the traditional strongholds.
The unofficial tally is 737 for Willie Liau (BN-SPDP) against 834 for Baru.
Scenes from polling stations across Sarawak
SUPP candidate for Senadin Datuk Lee Kim Shin casting his vote this morning.
Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan with his mother Leong Lee Hua at SJK Chung Hua polling station. She is exercising her right to vote and do the right thing. She is 101 years old.
Direct BN candidate for N74 Pujut Datuk Hii King Chiong and wife Ting Hua Eng showing their fingers marked with indelible ink after casting their votes at SK Luak today.
Direct BN candidate for Bekenu, Rosey Yunus and husband Abit Sulong casting their votes at Sk Beliau Isa, Bekenu this morning.
11.56am
According to unofficial information from SUPP Piasau’s operation room, the overall turnout of voters as of 10.30am for this constituency was estimated at 30%, perhaps due to many who are at work in the morning. They are guessing that more will turn up in afternoon.
11.14am
BN-PRS Snowdan Lawan casting his vote at SK Balai Ringin at 10.30am.
Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah seen casting his vote at Rumah Panjai Penom, Ulu Paku, Betong.
STAR candidate for Pelawan Priscilla Lau (second left) with (from left) her brother Roger Lau, mother Ting Wei Ling, elder sister, Michele Lau at SMK Methodist to cast their votes for Bukit Assek constituency at about 10.20am. All three siblings are lawyers by profession.
N63 Bukit Goram PBB candidate Jefferson Jamit Unyat (right) with deputy minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi and Tan Sri Datuk Amar Leonard Linggi voted at SJK C Hock Lam at 9:10 am. The weather in the morning bright and shining. The police here on all round patrol and the election process is being carried out very smoothly and orderly. Life goes on as usual and it is some 65 to 68 per cent of the voters are expected to turn up.
N61 Pelagus PRS candidate Wilson Nyabong Ijang and wife voted at SK Sg Amang at 9:30am.
10.50am
Tuai Rumah Andrew Karani (right) and his wife Rosalind Galan showing their index finger after casting their ballots at polling centre SK Nanga Ngungun, Kanowit. They are among a total of 8,899 voters in Ngemah. Ngemah has six polling districts namely Bat, Kajah, Sengayan, Mapai, Bawan and Pedai.
10.44am
Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud arrived at Dewan Merpati Jepang at 10.30am, accompanied by his wife Toh Puan Ragad Kurdi Taib. There to welcome him was Satok incumbent Dato Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg.
10.27am
Bawang Assan independent candidate Watson Bangau Jonathan Renang (second right) and his family members releasing pigeons with his wife (left) Roselind Kandau, Roxanne Puteri and John Neal. The former PBB Bawang Assan division chairman is using the bird logo as his election symbol contesting in the five-cornered fight today against Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh (BN-Direct), Wong Sing Wei (Star), Stanley Chiew Sung Ngie (DAP) and Yeu Bang Keng (IND).
Visually impaired Meria Bandar assisted by election workers on the way to polling station at SMK Bandar Sarikei N.45 Repok, Sarikei.
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Former Marudi assemblyman Datuk Sylvester Entri Muran arrive at SK Sungai Jaong in Marudi at 10.05am to cast his vote. He hugged everyone who waited for him at the school entrance.
MP Lanang Alice Lau (standing centre) with mother Ha Fong Yieng (right) and grandma Liong Leh Ting register at SMK Methodist to cast their votes for Bukit Assek constituency.
DAP candidate for Tanjung Batu Chiew Chiu Sing casts his vote at SK St Anthony Bintulu at 9.36am. When met, the DAP deputy chairman said this 11th state election will be the toughest electoral fight for him and the opposition parties in Sarawak.
Sarawak PKR chief Baru Bian queuing to cast his vote at Kampung Siang siang, Jalan Trusan.
9.44am
BN Candidate for Ba Kelalan, Willie Liau casting his vote at Long Sebangang, Lawas Damit this morning.
BN-SPDP’s candidate, Datu Dr Penguang Manggil, arrived at the Polling Centre in SK Sg Entiulang at 7.45am. He cast his vote at 8am. He was accompanied by wife, Datin Monica Ukong Jaya.
N55 Nangka: (From left) Star’s Simon Tiong and PKR’s Abdul Raafidin Majidi and PKR deputy youth chief Tan Kar Hing posing for reporters during their visit to SJKC Methodist.
9.34am
There is some confusion at SJK Chung Hua Stapok as some voters discovered that they were supposed to vote at SK Stapok instead of here. The SPR workers are doing their best to patiently explain to them where to go so they can cast their votes.
9.28am
DAP Pelawan candidate David Wong (second right) accompanied by his wife Margaret Wong Tai Ling, DAP Youth Section Chairman, Lee Toh Hung (left) and DAP Pelawan Election Agent, Law Hui Ung arrived to cast vote at 9.05am at SM Teknik.
9.27am
DAP candidate for Piasau, Alan Ling Sie Kiong carrying his 24-month-old daughter, as he casts his vote with his wife, Florence Lau Bern Ee, at SK St Joseph, Miri at 9 am.
9.17am
BN candidate for Lambir, Ripin Lamat arrived at SMK Riam Taman Tunku at 8.53 am and cast his vote at 9.17am.
9.14am
STAR candidate for Nangka Simon Tiong casts his vote in Rejang Park Kindergarten of Pelawan constituency.
Direct BN candidates for Bawang Assan Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh, Dudong Datuk Tiong Thai King and wife Wong Mee Sing after casting their votes.
Satok incumbent Dato Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg wife Datin Amar Jumaani Tuanku Bujang are seen waiting in line for their turn to vote at SK Merpati Jepang at 9am. The Tourism Minister and Housing Minister is defending his seat in Satok.
EARLY BIRDS: Tasik Biru BN candidate Dato Henry Harry Jinep (second right) and wife Datin Christina Esni Mied (first right) wait for their turn to vote at the voting centre in the village hall of Kampung Tanjong Poting, Singai in Bau this morning. They were among those who had queued up at the centre before the centre opened at 8am.
BN-SUPP candidate Chieng Buong Toon with his family members at SMK Methodist to cast their votes at 9.10am, under Bukit Assek constituency.
DAP candidate for Tanjong Batu Chiew Chiu Sing (third right) queues to cast his vote at SK St Anthony. The Tg Batu incumbent arrives with his wife at 9am.
KUCHING: PKR candidate for Batu Kitang Voon Shiak Ni arrived at SK Jalan Ong Tiang Swee polling station Smk Kuching High at 9am.
She cast her ballot at 9.05am.
9:06am
Direct BN candidate in Pelawan Dato Janet Lau casts her votes at SMK Kampung Nangka.
8.53am
Datuk Sebastian and wife Sylvia Lim just returning from voting. Ting voted at Sk Jalan Bintang and Lim at Sk St joseph.
Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh arrives to cast his vote at Sk St Rita for Bukit Assek.
BN candidate for N68 Tanjong Batu Datuk Pau Chiong Ung has just arrived at SK St Anthony at 8.53am to cast his vote.
BN-PRS candidate for N70 Samalaju Majang Renggi is the first person to cast his ballot at SK Tegageng, Suai at 8am.
Wilfred Yap voted at 8.35am
A woman in wheelchair is wheeled to the polling station by an Election Commission worker at SK Garland.
SUPP candidate for Padungan Peter Pau casting his vote with his wife at Smk Kuching High.
PAS Lambir candidate Mohd Arifiriazol Paijo casting his vote.
8:38am
PKR candidate for N67 Jepak Abdul Jalil Bujang is among the first to cast his vote at SK Bintulu this morning.
BN candidate for Nangka Dr Annuar Rapaee arrives with wife. He was accompanied by (from left) his wife Dr Haniza Zainal Abidin, father, Rapaee Tarip, mother, Fatimah Othman at SJKC Methodist at 8.35am to cast their votes under N55 Nangka.
8:28am
BN Meradong candidate and wife Kueh Nai Fun cast their votes at SK St. Anne Sarikei under N.45 Repok at 8.08 am before rushing to his constituency.
N45 Repok candidate Dato Sri Huang Tiong Sii (third left) and N46 Meradong candidate Ding Kuong Hiing (left) greeting voters in front of SK St. Anne.
8:08am
Batu Lintang incumbent See Chee How queuing to vote at SK Garland in Batu Kawah. He is voting in Batu Kitang constituency.
7:57am
N55 NANGKA: Voters make a beeline, making a queue as early as 7.50am for their turns to cast their votes at SJKC Methodist.
N55 NANGKA: Elderly Malet Kihok, 80, from Kampung Datu among the early voters at SJKC Methodist.