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Malaysia PM Anwar says he will consider holding an earlier general election

From The Straits Times · () English

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  • Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said calls for an earlier Malaysian general election would be considered while the government focuses on the economy, public welfare and fighting corruption.
  • Anwar said the federal government remains stable and has a mandate to govern, while Barisan Nasional reaffirmed its commitment to the unity government.
  • Malaysia’s current Parliament is expected to complete its full term on Dec. 18, 2027.

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says his government will consider calls for an earlier general election, but he is presenting economic recovery, public welfare and the fight against corruption as its immediate priorities.

Anwar said the federal government remains stable and has a mandate to continue governing. “As I told the Cabinet on Wednesday (Sept 2), we have a mandate to govern the country, and to eradicate corruption and abuse of power,” he said.

As I told the Cabinet on Wednesday (Sept 2), we have a mandate to govern the country, and to eradicate corruption and abuse of power.

· Anwar IbrahimThe prime minister defended the government’s mandate and its anti-corruption efforts.

He stressed that the anti-corruption drive was not directed at any race or intended to protect a particular group. “Whether they are Malay, Chinese or Indian, or from Sabah or Sarawak, this is not a matter of race, protecting positions or any particular group,” Anwar said. He also asked Malaysians to pray that the efforts could continue despite the risks and pressure he faces.

Whether they are Malay, Chinese or Indian, or from Sabah or Sarawak, this is not a matter of race, protecting positions or any particular group.

· Anwar IbrahimAnwar said the government’s anti-corruption efforts were not aimed at any ethnic or regional group.

Barisan Nasional secretary-general Zambry Abd Kadir said the coalition remained committed to the unity government and to maintaining stability. He acknowledged that Umno and BN might want an earlier election, but said that did not mean they were confident they would win and form the next government.

Zambry referred to Deputy Prime Minister and BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s repeated call for stability. “The question of poking holes in the roof does not arise at all because we are committed to maintaining this government until the election date is announced,” he said. Zahid had earlier voiced support for an earlier 16th General Election. The current 15th Parliament is expected to reach its full term on Dec. 18, 2027.

The question of poking holes in the roof does not arise at all because we are committed to maintaining this government until the election date is announced.

· Zambry Abd KadirThe Barisan Nasional secretary-general reaffirmed support for the unity government.
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Originally published by The Straits Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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