PPP urges BN to push for early GE16
KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional (BN) should push for the 16th general election (GE16) to be held as soon as possible to restore political stability, said the People’s Progressive Party (PPP).
The People's Progressive Party (PPP) has urged the Barisan Nasional (BN) to push for the early holding of the 16th general election (GE16) in order to restore political stability, according to Datuk Dr Loga Bala Mohan, the party's president. He expressed concern over the current state of political instability, citing recent elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, with Melaka expected to follow soon.
Mohan urged BN to seek to hold the general election as soon as possible to address these issues. The Umno president, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, has also voiced support for an earlier GE16, believing it would allow the government to seek a fresh mandate. However, BN is prepared to face the polls if Parliament completes its full term, which is expected to end on December 18 next year.
Mohan also expressed hope that the government would consider the higher costs involved in holding state elections separately from the general election, suggesting that simultaneous elections could reduce costs and align with the Madani government's pledge to reduce wastage in public funds.
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