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UMNO Considers Bringing General Election Forward

ASIA

Bernama quoted UMNO Deputy President Mohamad Hasan expressed his belief that the next general election should be held in the near future to renew the government's mandate. He noted that he advised Prime Minister Ismail Sabri "that we need to consider expediting GE15," as they spoke after the UMNO-led Barisan Nasional won a sweeping victory in Melaka state election.

  • Meanwhile, Sulaiman Md Ali reported for duty as Melaka Chief Minister this morning after UMNO rushed to swear him in just after midnight on Sunday. He pledged to focus on implementing Barisan Nasional's manifesto.

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