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World · Asia-Pacific · published 2026-08-27 · via South China Morning Post

Malaysian PM may push national vote to late 2027 following electoral defeats

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is reportedly planning to delay the next general election until late 2027, reversing earlier plans for a snap poll. The change follows two state election losses and tensions with a key coalition partner. The timing may also be influenced by Malaysia hosting the Southeast Asian Games in September 2027.

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This summary is AI-generated and original to Mobble; the linked article is the authoritative source. Original headline: “Anwar Ibrahim weighs delaying Malaysia general election to late 2027 amid poll setbacks.” Browse more stories.