SPECULATION is mounting that the 16th General Election (GE16) could take place earlier than expected, amid increasing pressure on the government under Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership.
BERSATU Information Chief, Datuk Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz, noted that recent developments from UMNO division meetings hint at growing discomfort within the ruling coalition about its current position.
“It seems like both the Prime Minister and the government are losing patience,” he said. “UMNO’s internal discussions appear to be gearing towards election mode, which strongly suggests that GE16 may be called sooner rather than later.”
Tun Faisal made these comments while officiating the Kuala Kangsar Bersatu Division’s Annual Conference at Dewan Seri Merchu on Sunday.
Also in attendance was Dr Hashim Bujang, the Division Chief and State Assemblyman (ADUN) for Bukit Chandan.
He added that the challenges facing the administration go beyond politics, pointing to public dissatisfaction with the rising cost of living, economic difficulties, and unpopular government policies.
“We’re dealing with multiple crises—economic, financial, and day-to-day hardships among the people,” he explained. “But perhaps more worrying is the erosion of public trust in the government.”
Tun Faisal warned that further delays in calling for an election could amplify public frustration. “If elections are put off much longer, the people’s anger will only grow. That’s why I believe the Prime Minister may ultimately decide to call for an early election,” he said. —July 6, 2025
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