‘Timing for GE must be right’


Guest of honour: Ismail Sabri (second from left) greeting Malaysian athletes at the Youth and Sports Ministry’s Hari Raya open house in Kuala Lumpur, accompanied by its minister Ahmad Faizal. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: The question on everyone’s mind is when the general election (GE) will be held, but another round of frenzied speculation is expected after the Prime Minister has made it clear that the timing must be correct.

While political pundits believe the time is right for national polls to be held and some in Umno want it as soon as possible, several lawmakers are of the opinion that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob should not be pushed to decide on this now.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Over 200,000 visitors thronged 2TM over first two days, says Pacu
6m-deep sinkhole detected on Jalan Lojing-Gua Musang
Vietjet launches Hanoi-Kuala Lumpur route, aims to boost Asean connectivity
Cops to investigate cat abuse incident at Old Klang Road condo
Step into 'shoes' of the public for better delivery, Health Ministry sec-gen urges civil servants
Authorities seize 205kg of illicit cooking oil packs, 20kg of white sugar
Govt will ensure the people not burdened by economic reforms, says Anwar
Flood alert: 647 evacuees displaced in five states, says Civil Defence
S’wak open to discussions for non-DLP schools to join standard assessment exams
Six arrested in major ketum bust in Ipoh: RM41,000 worth seized

Others Also Read