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Malaysian Prime Minister Weighs Early General Election Option
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signaled openness to scheduling the next general election ahead of its constitutional deadline. The consideration follows renewed calls from Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi for a snap poll to resolve political uncertainty.
4 Sept, 23:39 — 5 Sept, 04:32
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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1d ago
Malaysia PM Anwar open to considering early GE, with DPM Zahid latest to call for snap polls
Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said on Thursday that it would be “better” for the 16th general election to be held early.
Read full article →star-malaysiaMixed1d ago
Anwar to consider calling GE16 on an earlier date - thestar.com.my
Anwar to consider calling GE16 on an earlier date thestar.com.my
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First report: star-malaysia · 4 Sept, 23:39|Full coverage: 2 · 5h|Window: 5h
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