Of Dissolving Parliament And Alliances

Dr Bridget Welsh, Honorary Research Associate, University of Nottingham Malaysia | Dr Johan Saravanamuttu, Emeritus Professor of Political Science at the School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia and Adjunct Senior Fellow, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies

11-Oct-22 18:00

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the dissolution of the Parliament, ending speculation as to whether the 15th General Election will be held this year or not, and during the flood season. We unpack the timing of the dissolution and take stock of where all political parties stand, as we await dates for nomination and polling day.

Image source: Calvin Chan, Shutterstock

Produced by: Natasha Fusil, Alia Zefri

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan

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Categories: politics, government, Law/Activism

Tags: politics, ge15, general elections, parliament, dissolution, undibanjir, umno, barisan nasional, bersatu, pas, perikatan nasional, pakatan harapan, coalition, floods,

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