Timing of general election ‘a major decision’, to be held when parties are ready: Malaysia PM Ismail Sabri

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said on Sunday (Mar 13) that a general election will only be held when all parties involved are ready. “Ready or not, let the party leadership decide,” Mr Ismail Sabri said in response to calls for a general election to be held s

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said on Sunday that a general election will only be held when all parties involved are ready.

Calling a general election is “a major decision we have to discuss”, the prime minister said, urging Malaysians to “wait for the right time”. He added:"Apart from that, there are procedures. I need to have an audience with the to get his consent and if he grants it, only then we can hold .”Barisan Nasional cruises to victory in Johor state election, hits two-thirds majority target

“Even when the country has entered the transition to endemic phase, it does not mean that the pandemic has ended and all still have to be careful as the general election will involve a lot of people,” said Mr Khairy, speaking at an event on Sunday.

 

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