DECLARE: Sarawakians have elected a GABUNGAN PARTI SARAWAK coalition to power with two-thirds majority / BEFORE DECLARE: The Sarawak legislative assembly elections have concluded and results are being tallied. This live report will provide updates on results as they are announced.

Results by constituency, click here. For primer on Sarawak elections click here. 

Polling ends, counting begins to determine Sarawak's new govt

5.30pm: Polling has ended with the turnout expected to be lower than the 68.33 percent seen in 2016 with unfavourable weather conditions a likely factor.

The Sarawak legislature has 82 seats - the biggest in the country. Constituencies in Sarawak are relatively smaller than the Peninsular Malaysia with a median voter number of 12,589.

Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is expected to retain hold of the government due to its perceived unity, incumbency and favourable electoral boundaries.

That is not to say there is no dissent. Malaysiakini's small team in Sarawak has spoken to voters who are upset with longstanding problems relating to infrastructure and perceive ambivalance of those who have had multiple terms in office.

However, the opposition is unable to unite ahead of the election and present a viable alternative.