Summary
- Hamzah expects GE16 could be held by August 2027.
- Opposition leader cites tensions between Pakatan Harapan and Umno.
- Increased Election Commission funding raises election speculation.
KUALA LUMPUR, October 21 — Opposition Leader Hamzah Zainudin has suggested Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim could call Malaysia’s 16th general election by August 2027.
Amid tensions between Pakatan Harapan and Umno. Speaking to BFM Radio, Hamzah said disagreements involving Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s legal cases.
Could weaken the unity government. He also pointed to increased Election Commission funding, rising from RM167 million to RM367 million under Budget 2027, as a possible indication of early polls.
However, Hamzah acknowledged uncertainty over the timing, while the next general election must be held by February 2028.
