KUCHING, Oct. 27 -- With the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) officially dissolved on Monday (Oct 26), the state government remains in office in a caretaker capacity. Three legal experts explain the caretaker government's role, powers and limitations.

Does Sarawak still have a state government after the DUN is dissolved?

The dissolution ends the legislature's term, but does not automatically remove the state executive.

According to Lawyer Kamek director Simon Siah, Article 6(3) of the Sarawak Constitution provides for executive members to continue holding office, subject to the relevant constitutional requirements.

Ralph Advocates principal Ralph Lee said the Premier and Cabinet would continue to administer the state in a care...