Malaysia Politics

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced Monday that Parliament will be dissolved, paving the way for general elections that are expected to be held in early November.

The elections come nine months before Parliament’s term expires, following calls for early polls from Ismail’s United Malays National Organization. Ismail said he met Sunday with King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, who consented to the dissolution.

The Election Commission is expected to meet within the week to announce a date for the vote, which must be held within 60 days from Parliament’s dissolution.