KUCHING: Barisan Nasional has surpassed the 55-seat benchmark to attain a two-third majority in the 11th Sarawak Election.
The Election Commission announced that BN has won 63 of the 82 state seats in Sarawak.
All signs are indicating a landslide victory is on the cards for BN, with results from others seats still coming in.
Stay here for more results as they arrive:
10.50pm: N77 Telang Usan: 1. Dennis Ngau (BN-PBB)-3,231, Roland Engan (PKR)-3,064, Votes Cast- 6,388, Percentage- 63.90%, Spoilt votes-82, Majority-167
N16: Muara Tuang: Datuk Idris Buang (BN-PBB)-10,086, Abang Abdul Halil Abang Naili (Amanah)- 765, Zulkipli Ramzi (PAS)- 1,508, Votes Cast- 12,688, Percentage- 78.40%, Spoilt votes- 269, Majority- 8,780.
N15: Asajaya: Abd Karim Rahman Hamzah (BN-PBB)-6,163, Abang Junaidi Abang Gom (PKR)-2,085, Votes Cast- 8,371, Percentage- 76.30%, Spoilt votes-107, Majority- 4,078.
N78 Mulu (new seat): Datuk Gerawat Gala (BN)-3,198, Paul Anyie Raja (DAP)-309, Pauls Baya (PKR)- 1,490, Roland Dom Mattu (Ind)- 239, Votes Cast, 5,356, Percentage- 62.30%, Spoilt votes- 111, Majority-1,708.
N2: Tasik Biru: Dato Henry @ Harry Jinep (BN-SPDP)- 6,922, Mordi Bimol (DAP) -5,634, Votes Cast-12,797, Percentage- 75.10%, Spoilt votes- 197, Majority- 1,288.
10.15pm: N037 Bukit Saban: Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas (BN-PBB)- 5,524, Noel Changgai Bucking (PKR)- 925, Votes Cast- 6,584, Percentage- 74.00%, Spoilt votes- 108, Majority- 4,599
N063 Bukit Goram (New Seat), Jefferson Jamit Unyat (BN-PBB)-4,596, Larry Asap (DAP)- 2,010, Votes Cast- 6,762, Percentage- 58.70%, Spoilt votes- 110, Majority- 2,586.
N64 Baleh: Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing (BN-PRS)- 5,272, Agop Linsong (DAP)- 479, Votes Cast- 5,820, Percentage- 60.50%, Spoilt votes- 55, Majority- 4,793
N05 Demak Laut: Dr Hazland Abang Hipni (BN-PBB)- 8,539, Mohamad Fidzuan Zaidi (Amanah)-1,157, Votes Cast- 9,879, Percentage- 71.40%, Spoilt votes- 139, Majority- 7,382.
N61 Pelagus: Wilson Nyabong Ijang (BN-PRS)-3,778, Frankie Bedindang Manjah (DAP)-494, Yong ak Sibat (Ind)-321, Votes Cast- 4,665, Percentage- 64.90%, Spoilt votes- 60, Majority- 3,284
N01 OPAR: Ranum Mina (BN)-3,665, Francis Teron Kadap Noyet (PKR)-1,549, Niponi Undek (Ind)-1,583, Patrick Uren (PBDSB)- 524, Votes Cast- 7,419, Percentage- 76.40%, Spoilt votes-57, Majority- 2,082
N07 Samariang: Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali (BN-PBB)- 9,795, Nani Sahari (Amanah)- 389, Yusof Assidiqqi Ahmad Sharkawi (Pas)- 2,035, Votes Cast- 12,397, Percentage- 67.90%, Spoilt votes- 108, Majority- 7,760.
N06 Tupong: Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman (BN-PBB)-10,942, Nurhanim Mokhsen (PKR)-2,887, Votes Cast-14,061, Percentage- 65.40%, Spoilt votes- 153, Majority-8,055.
10pm: Tan Sri Adenan Satem sworn in as chief minister at Astana Negeri, after BN secured 72 seats in the 11th Sarawak state election.
9.45pmN51 Bukit Assek: Irene Mary Chang Oi Ling (DAP) -11,392, Chieng Buong Toon (BN-SUPP)- 6,895, Moh Hiong King (Star)- 374, Votes Cast-18,881, Percentage- 66.60%, Spoilt votes- 180, Majority- 4,497.
N24: Sadong Jaya: Aidel Lariwoo (BN-PBB)-3,925, Asan Singkro (Pas)- 458, Awang Rabiee Awang Hosen (Ind)- 234, Othman Mustapha @Mos (Amanah)- 157, Votes Cast- 4,874,Percentage- 72.20%, Spoilt votes- 80, Majority- 3,467.
N58 Balingian: Abdul Yakub Arbi (BN-PBB)- 4,208, Nurzaiti Hamdan (Amanah)- 1,244, Votes Cast-5,552, Percentage- 69.70%, Spoilt votes- 90, Majority-2,964.
N36 Layar: Gerald Rentap Jabu (BN-PBB)-3,931, Vernon Albert Kedit (PKR)- 2,503, Votes Cast-6,582, Percentage- 72.40%, Spoilt votes-114, Majority- 1,428.
N59 Tamin: Christopher Gira @ Gira Sambang(BN-PRS)-6,230, Ali Puji (Ind)-4,145, Simon Joseph (PKR)- 954, Votes Cast- 11,508, Percentage- 77.00%, Spoilt votes- 169, Majority- 2,085.
9.30pm: N55 Nangka: Dr Annuar Rapa'ee (BN-PBB)- 9,617, Abdul Raafidin Majidi (PKR)- 2,000, Tiong Ing Tung (Star)- 733, Votes Cast- 12,613, Percentage -67.80%, Spoilt votes- 186, Majority- 7,617.
N28 Lingga: Simoi Peri (BN-PBB)-4,169, Abang Zulkifli Abang Engkeh (PKR)- 1,226, Wan Abdillah Edruce Wan Abdul Rahman (Ind)- 842, Votes Cast- 6,350, Percentage- 70.60%, Spoilt votes- 113, Majority- 2,943.
N42 Semop: Abdullah Saidol (BN-PBB)- 5,260, Mohamad Fadillah Sabali (Amanah)- 878, Votes Cast- 6,331, Percentage- 65.80%, Spoilt votes- 139, Majority- 4,412.
N035 Saribas: Ricky @ Mohammad Razi Sitam (BN-PBB)- 5,963, Yakup Daud (PKR)- 1,531, Votes Cast- 7,883, Percentage- 79.80%, Spoilt votes- 112, Majority- 4,432.
N43 Daro: Safiee Ahmad (BN-PBB)- 5,001, Ibrahim Bayau (Amanah)- 569, Votes Cast-5,734, Percentage- 67.50%, Spoilt votes- 147, Majority- 4,432.
N27 Sebuyau: Julaihi Narawi (BN-PBB)- 4,531, Andrew Anak Jain (Amanah)-164, Wan Abdillah Wan Ahmad (Pas)-1,789, Votes Cast- 6,620, Percentage- 73.20%, Spoilt votes- 118 Majority- 2,742.
9.02pm: N30 Balai Ringin: Snowdan Lawan (BN-PRS)- 4,478, Entusa Imam (Ind)-2,439, Nicholas Mujah Ason (PKR)- 700, Pok Ungkut (PBDSB)- 90, Votes Cast- 7,794, Percentage- 78.40%, Spoilt votes- 0, Majority- 2,039.
9.00pm: N48 Meluan: Rolland Duat Jubin (BN-SPDP)- 3,363, Elly Lawai Ngalai (Ind)-2,686, Remiguis Noe (Ind)- 934, Semana Sawang (PKR)- 2,008, Votes Cast- 9,140, Percentage- 69.80%, Spoilt votes- 127, Majority- 677
8.55pm: N47 Pakan: Tan Sri William Mawan (BN)-3,999, Jawie Jingot (Ind)-3,573, Rinda Juliza Alexander (DAP)- 285, Votes Cast- 7,993, Percentage- 77.40%, Spoilt votes- 128, Majority- 426
N31 Bukit Begunan: Datuk Mong Dagang (BN-PRS)- 5,550, Jubri Atak (PKR)- 855, Votes Cast- 6,547, Percentage- 69.70%, Spoilt votes- 125, Majority- 4,695.
8.50pm N034 Batang Ai (formerly Batang Air): Malcom Mussen Lamoh (BN-PRS) 4,884, Kolien Liong, (PKR) 1,698, Votes Cast- 6,716, Percentage- 70.80%, Spoilt votes- 116, Majority- 3,186.
8.45pm: N66 MURUM (New seat): Chukpai Ugon (BN-PRS)-3,265, Abun Sui Anyit (PKR)- 1,065, Mathew Silek (DAP)- 687, Stanley Ajang Batok (Ind)- 1,029, Votes Cast- 6,219.
8.43pm: N23: Bukit Semuja (new seat): John Ilus (BN)-5,451, Cobbold Lusoi (PBDSB)- 133, Edward Andrew Luwak @Edward Luwak (DAP)- 2,307, Fredrick Bayoi Maggie (Bebas)- 1,196, Johnny Aput (Star)-53, Votes Cast-9,452, Spoilt votes-117,Majority-3,144.
8.41pm: N65 Belaga: Liwan Lagang (BN-PRS)-4,149, Alexander Lehan (PKR)-463, Votes Cast-4,674, Spoilt votes-51, Majority- 3,686.
8.39pm N65 Belaga: Liwan Lagang (BN-PRS)-4,149, Alexander Lehan (PKR)-463, Votes Cast-4,674, Spoilt votes-51, Majority- 3,686.
8.37pm N21 Tebedu: Datuk Seri Michael Manyin (BN-PBB)- 7,357, Alex Saben ak Nipong @ Nyipong (PKR)-1,164, Votes Cast- 8,701, Spoilt votes- 144, Majority-6,193.
8.35pm: N20: Tarat: 2. Roland Sagah Wee Inn (BN-PBB)- 8,450, Musa Ngog (PKR)-3,029, Votes Cast- 11,748, Spoilt votes-214, Majority, 5,421.
8.30pm: Unofficial results indicated that BN Lo Khere Chiang won Batu Kitang in the five-corner-fight which saw DAP and PKR fighting against each other's.
8.22pm: Unofficial results indicated that DAP lost two Chinese majority seats to BN. "Yes, we lost in Meradong. We lose in Iban areas, plus some Chinese votes back to BN," DAP former assemblywoman Ting Tze Fui posted on her Facebook. BN candidate Ding Kuong Hiing from SUPPgarnered 6,379 votes against Ting's 5,264 votes, based on unofficial results.
8.20pm: Unofficial results indicated that BN is leading in four DAP's seats, namely Dudong, Meradong, Piasau and Batu Kawah.
8.15pm : Unofficial results indicated three PKR incumbents retained their respective seats, in Batu Kitang (See Chee How), Ba'kelalan (Baru Bian) and Krian (Ali Biju).
8.12pm: Unofficial results indicated PKR deputy chief See Chee How retained Batu Lintang with a majority of more than 4,000 votes. PKR: 8,598 votes BN: 5,146 votes Star: 275 votes.
8.10pm: DAP supremo Lim Kit Siang tweeted "It's going to be grim long night as 11th Sarawak GE results come in - a test of resilience, perseverance and stamina in political struggle." As unofficial results indicated that BN is leading in several DAP's seats.
8.07pm: Unofficial results indicated that BN candidate Datuk Sebastian Ting is leading in Piasau, a seat which its DAP incumbent Alan Ling, is about behind 3,952 votes.
8.06pm: N09 Padungan, Wong King Wei (DAP)- 9,332, Pau Kiu Sung (BN-SUPP)- 5,062, Teo Kuang Kim (Star)- 116, Votes Cast- 14,602, Spoilt votes- 78, Majority- 4,270.
8.05pm N18: Serembu (New Seat)- Athina Klaywa Sim (PKR)-1,218, Buln Patrick Ribos (Star)-120, Miro Simuh (BN)- 3,452, Nyomek Nyeap (Ind)- 2,055, Votes Cast- 7,002, Spoilt- 138, Majority- 1,397.
8pm: N17 Stakan (New Seat): BN’s Mohamad Ali Mahmud- 8,820 votes, Leslie Ting Xiang Zhi (DAP) 1,778, Votes Cast- 10,839, Spoilt votes-55, Majority- 7,042
7.55pm: BN wins N49 Ngemah with Alexander Vincent (BN-PRS) securing 2,888 votes, majority of 995 votes. DAP’s Richard Lias - 243, Thomas Laja Besi (PKR)- 396, total votes- 6,396, Spoilt votes- 114
Tan Sri Adenan Satem retains N03 Tanjong Datu seat with 6,360 votes, PKR’s Jazolkipli Numan (PKR)- 468 votes, Votes Cast- 6,936, Spoilt votes -77, Majority-5,892.
7.51pm: Unofficial: BN wins Bawang Assan with 4131 majority. BN- 9015, Star- 100, Watson Bangau (Ind)- 569, Yeu Bang Keng (Ind)- 63, DAP - 4884, Spoilt- 149; Total votes: 14801, Total voters: 18340
7.39pm : Unofficial: Pas lost all 11 seats it contested.
7.32pm : Unofficial results indicate that DAP candidate Mary Chang Oi Leng retains Bukit Assek. A seat which was held by her late husband Wong Ho Leng.
7.15pm: Unofficial results indicated that BN is leading in 20 seats: N20 Tarat, N23 Bukit Semuja, N25 Simunjan, N27 Sebuyau, N80 Batu Danau, N31 Bukit Begunan, N35 Saribas, N41 Kuala Rajang, N69 Kemena, N78 Mulu, N50 Machan, N37 Bukit Saban, N17 Stakan, N16 Muara Tuang, N61 Pelagus, N42 Semop, N48 Meluan, N67 Jepak, N53 Bawang Assan and N19 Mambong.
7.09pm: Unofficial results indicate that BN is leading in three Dayak-majority seats, which are Pelagus, Katibas and Bukit Goram.
7.07pm: Unofficial results from a number of Chinese majority seats indicate that Barisan Nasional has beaten DAP with a comfortable majority. The seats include Batu Kawah, Batu Kitang, Repok, Meradong and Bawang Assan.
6.48pm : Unofficial: PKR wins Ba'Kelalan with 348 majority.
6.45pm : Unofficial: BN wins Kemena with 4543 majority.
6.38pm: Unofficial: BN wins Bukit Saban N37 with 4256 majority.
6.25pm: Unofficial results indicate that BN is leading in Repok and Meradong.
6.15pm: BN in a comfortable lead in hot seat Bawang Assan
6.pm: Baru Bian prepares to celebrate victory in retaining Bekalalan seat as unofficial results points to his victory.
5pm: All 1, 754 polling centres for the 11th Sarawak state election are now closed.
4.15pm 52 percent of the 1,113,522 registered voters had turned up to cast their ballots as at 4pm, says Election Commission.
3.05pm: Election Commission has recorded a 50 percent voter turnout as of 3pm. Polling centres will be closed at 5pm.
3pm: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) political analyst Associate Professor Dr Jeneri Amir said low voter turnout trend may be due to fewer outstation voters returning home to vote.
2.40pm : The bad weather setting in that has forced the PM and DPM to abandon their plans to fly out to Lingga where the where the SAR operation is going full force may put a damper on the voting trend as the clock ticks. They have about 2 hours left to put in their votes.
1pm: 39 percent of 1, 113, 522 registered voters have cast their ballots as of 1pm, says Election Commission.
12.54pm: Sarawak PKR chief Baru Bian says turnout at the polls today has been low so far, and urges Sarawakians to come out in numbers.
“Our observers have reported low overall turnout of 35 percent as at noon. I urge all registered voters to come out to exercise your democratic rights to choose your representative in the state assembly.
“I would also like to remind officers of the EC to carry out their duties impartially and provide fair treatment for workers of all parties.
12.30pm: 35 percent of 1,113,522 registered voters have turned up to cast their votes as of 12pm, says Election Commission.
12pm: EC closed 100 polling stations by noon, mostly areas with small numbers of registered voters
11am: The Barisan Nasional expects a steady flow of voters turning up to cast their votes in polling stations in most constituencies in the north central region. said State BN Secretary General Datuk Dr Stephen Rundi Utom.
10.40am: Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud arrives at Datu Merpati Jepang, Kuching to cast his vote. He was accompanied by wife Toh Puan Raghad Kurdi Taib at the school, which is one of the polling stations for the Satok constituency.
10am: Election Commission says as at 9am a total of 11 percent of 1,113,522 voters statewide have cast their ballots.
9.55am: Election Commission chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Hashim Abdullah, Kuching arrives at SK Rakyat in Jalan Haji Bolhassan, to check and monitor the voting process. Also present is state EC director Datuk Takun Sunggah.
9.37am: In Sibu, BN candidate for Dudong, Datuk Tiong Thai King and his wife Datin Wong Mee Sing cast their ballots at SK St. Rita polling station, for the Bukit Assek constituency. They arrived ten minutes after Wong Soon Koh
9.33am: BN candidate for Bawang Assan, Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh cast his ballot at SK St. Rita polling station, for the Bukit Assek constituency.
9.23am : Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof arrived at Sekolah Kebangsaan Rakyat in Jalan Bolhassan here to cast his vote for Satok constituency. Accompanying him was his wife, Datin Seri Ruziah Mohd Tahir.
9.20am : Batu Kitang PKR candidate Voon Shiak Ni arrives SK Ong Tiang Swee to cast her vote for the Batu Lintang constituency where the party state deputy chief See Chee How is seeking reelection for a second term in office.
9.13am : Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem has arrived at the polling centre for the Satok constituency at SK Merpati Jepang here. Adenan was accompanied by his wife Puan Sri Jamilah Anu.
8.59 am : BN candidate for Satok Datuk Abang Johari Openg has arrived at the polling centre for the constituency at SK Merpati Jepang.
8.36 am : BN candidate for Batu Kawah, Datuk Dr Sim Kian Hui cast his ballot at SMK Bandar Kuching polling station, for the Pending constituency.
8.14am : Batu Lintang constituent Thomas Chan and wife Olivia Owen say they have casted their votes to pick their representative in the State assembly for the 11th time
8.05am : A steady stream of voters have started lining up at SK Jalan Ong Tiang Swee, polling station for the Batu Lintang seat
8.00 am : All 1,754 polling centres for the elections are open, says Election Commission