The Great Malaysian Election Gamble The push for an early general election is underway in Malaysia, with UMNO, led by Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi, seeking a poll possibly as soon as November 2026.
This move comes as no surprise to those familiar with the country's election cycle.
Anwar Ibrahim, the current Prime Minister, aims to complete his five year term and has signaled that he is willing to wait until late 2027.