There have been increasing chatter about GE15 in Malaysia. Many within UMNO are reportedly pressuring Prime Minister Ismail Sabri to call for a general election, with one source interviewed by the Malay Mail claiming that “the consensus of the top leadership of the party is that GE15 should be held sooner rather than next year.” Consequently, experts have began weighing the pros and cons of holding an election this year, especially given the last two years of regular pandemic-related lockdowns in Malaysia. Segi Enam Advisors Khor Yu Leng was invited to BFM to give her thoughts on the matter: Can We Afford GE15 Right Now

There have been calls from within UMNO for parliament to be dissolved and GE15 to be held as soon as possible. However, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri has said that with inflation and the rising cost of goods, this isn't the right time. We look at where we are in our economic recovery and whether initiating an election could have repercussions.

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