This article was first published as ISEAS Commentaries 2018/38, 9 April 2018, “Malaysia’s GE14 Promises Suspenseful Weeks Ahead” by Lee Hwok-Aun and reproduced by CNA with updates on 11 April 2018.
Dr Lee Hwok-Aun is Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
2018/38, 9 April 2018
Prime Minister Najib Razak dissolved parliament on Saturday, 7 April, paving the way for Malaysia’s 14th general elections. State governments will follow suit in the days ahead, except for Sarawak which held its elections in 2016. The Election Commission will then announce candidate nomination and polling dates. Recent history suggests Malaysians will cast their votes on the either the 28-29 April or 5-6 May weekends.
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