Malaysia Election Set for Nov. 19 Amid Fear of Floods
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob dissolved Parliament on Oct. 10 for early polls.
PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA — Malaysia’s Election Commission said Thursday, Oct. 20, that national elections will be held on Nov. 19, amid concerns that heavy rain and floods during the year-end monsoon season may deter voters. Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob dissolved Parliament on Oct. 10 for early polls, ignoring protests from his government allies and the opposition for holding a vote in the monsoon season. Parliament’s term expires in July 2023, but his United Malays National Organization is feuding with allies in the ruling coalition and believes early voting is in its favor. UMNO is banking ...