Sarawak to hold elections in test for Najib

Kuala Lumpur

MALAYSIA's Sarawak state will dissolve its assembly on April 11, paving the way for elections that are seen as a test of support for Prime Minister Najib Razak.

The Election Commission will fix the nomination and polling days after the assembly is dissolved, the New Straits Times newspaper said on Twitter, citing chief minister Adenan Satem. An election must be held within 60 days of the dissolution.