Malaysia PM Seeks Consent for Early Elections Amid Ruling Alliance Tensions Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has met with King Sultan Ibrahim to discuss the possibility of calling an early election.
The move comes as the ruling coalition faces growing internal divisions and tensions, with some analysts speculating that it may be a last ditch effort by Anwar to salvage his government or a calculated move to consolidate power.
At the heart of the matter is the precarious balance of power within the ruling alliance, comprising Anwar's Pakatan Harapan bloc and the Barisan Nasional coalition.