KUCHING, Jan. 31 -- The decision on when the Sarawak state election (PRN) will be held is still a long way off, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Amid growing speculation over the timing of the polls, Abang Johari gave no indication that an election is imminent.

"It is still a long way off," he said when asked whether the PRN date would be announced soon.

Abang Johari said this to reporters when met after officiating the opening ceremony of Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School (YSISS) Kuching at its multipurpose hall here on Saturday.

When pressed on whether the state election could be held this year, Abang Johari responded cautiously.

"Who knows, you can do the calculations yourselves," he said. ...