“…Sarawak is a distinct state that exhibits a notable degree of insulation from federal politics. The Malaysia Agreement of 1963 (MA63), autonomy, and the identity of Sarawak remain prevalent topics in the public domain (Chin 2018;Puyok and Hafizan 2023). This Special Issue will also examine the importance of regional concerns in SSE21 and their impacts on the outcomes of the election.…”