PM urges states to dissolve respective legislative assemblies too

PM urges states to dissolve respective legislative assemblies too

Sabah, Sarawak, Melaka and Johor do not have to dissolve their state assemblies.

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the state polls should be held concurrently as it would smoothen the democratic process, save costs and prevent burdening the people.
PETALING JAYA:
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has urged the various state governments to dissolve their legislative assemblies following the dissolution of Parliament.

However, Ismail said Sabah, Sarawak, Melaka and Johor do not have to dissolve their state assemblies.

Sabah held a snap state election in September 2020, and Melaka and Sarawak carried out theirs in November and December 2021, respectively. Johor had a state election last March.

Ismail said the state polls should be held concurrently with the parliamentary elections as it would smoothen the democratic process, save costs, and prevent burdening the people with another election next year.

This comes after he announced that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong had given his consent to dissolve Parliament, paving the way for the 15th general election. Malaysia will go to the polls within 60 days.

Previously, Pakatan Harapan had said it will not call for the state assemblies it administers to be dissolved, and instead let them complete their full term next year.

PAS has also made a similar stand.

PH forms the government in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Penang, while PAS governs Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu.

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