Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob dissolved Parliament on Monday, paving the way for national elections to be held in the coming weeks.
The date will be announced by the electoral commission, Ismail said in a televised speech.
An election must be held within 60 days of the dissolution of parliament.
However, the election was not due to take place until September 2023. But Ismail is under increasing pressure from some factions of his ruling coalition to hold the vote earlier for a stronger mandate and due to infighting within the alliance.
This would come as the economy begins to feel the pinch of rising costs and a global slowdown.
It would also coincide with the end-of-year monsoon and flood season, which could reduce voter turnout.
Many lawmakers from his ruling alliance and the opposition have warned against holding elections this year because of the predicted flooding.
Source: CNN Brasil

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