Melaka victory could boost BN-PN’s push for early GE16, says analyst
Mazlan Ali says the coalitions might be concerned about disruptions to their momentum by new political developments, including aggressive anti-graft investigations.
Analyst Mazlan Ali suggests that a successful BN-PN victory in the upcoming Melaka elections could bolster the political momentum of the Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalitions, potentially pushing for an early 16th general election (GE16). This would aim to maintain their current political advantage. However, Mazlan notes that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has launched investigations into several Umno supreme council members, including Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim and Jamil Khir Baharom, for alleged abuse of power.
The MACC's ongoing investigations and the confidence and supply agreement (CSA) between the government and 13 opposition MPs may influence the BN-PN's decision-making process. BN's strong performance in recent state elections, including Johor and Negeri Sembilan, bolsters their chances of securing a win in Melaka. Nevertheless, an early GE16 is contingent upon the prime minister's advice and the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Anwar Ibrahim, the current Prime Minister, may not dissolve Parliament as long as he retains majority support in the Dewan Rakyat, especially after the recent CSA with opposition MPs. Analyst Azmi Hassan also states that Anwar has no reason to entertain the BN-PN's calls for an early GE16, as the PH faces its own challenges, particularly concerning the case of former Prime Minister Najib Razak's house arrest.
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