During the 2001 Sarawak state election held on 27 September, National Justice Party won fewer seats than Sarawak National Party and Sarawak Dayak People's Party.
The eighth Sarawak state election was held on Thursday, 27 September 2001 with nomination date on Tuesday, 18 September 2001. Sarawak Dayak People's Party 8 Sarawak National Party 6 National Justice Party 0 
