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July 2023 the best time to hold GE15: Dr Mahathir

That is when 14th parliamentary term ends, says Pejuang chairman

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 16 Jun 2022 6:18PM

July 2023 the best time to hold GE15: Dr Mahathir
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad notes that July 2023 is when the 14th parliamentary term ends. – The Vibes file pic, June 16, 2022

PUTRAJAYA – Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is of the view that the best time to hold the 15th general election (GE15) would be in July next year. 

Dr Mahathir, who is Pejuang chairman, said this was because it is when the 14th parliamentary term ends. 

“According to the election schedule, that would be the best time,” he told a media conference after witnessing a memorandum of understanding between Pejuang Muda and the Silver Gold Collector Group here today. 

GE15 must be held no later than mid-September 2023, which is within 60 days after the current parliamentary term is automatically dissolved on July 16, 2023.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today reiterated his stand that now was not the right time for GE15 to be held, saying that engaging in extensive discussion on the matter will affect the country’s political stability. – Bernama, June 16, 2022

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