Malaysia

Loke urges PM to focus on reforms, not early election pressure

DAP secretary-general says Anwar should use the remainder of the government's term to push through legislative changes and strengthen anti-corruption efforts

Updated 8 minutes ago · Published on 15 Nov 2026 2:58PM

Loke urges PM to focus on reforms, not early election pressure
The focus of the Government, particularly the Prime Minister, should be on carrying out reforms instead of giving in to any pressure to dissolve Parliament - November 15, 2026

PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim should prioritise delivering key reforms during the remainder of the government's term instead of bowing to pressure for an early general election, says DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke.

He said the government should focus on legislative reforms, including proposed constitutional amendments and new laws to strengthen governance and improve the country's financial management.

"The focus of the Government, particularly the Prime Minister, should be on carrying out reforms instead of giving in to any pressure to dissolve Parliament," he said.

Loke said the prerogative to decide when to dissolve Parliament rested with Anwar, provided he continued to command majority support in the Dewan Rakyat.

He said Anwar should make full use of the remaining term to implement key legislative reforms and strengthen the country's governance framework.

"Anwar should make full use of the remaining term to implement important legislative reforms, including proposed constitutional amendments and new laws aimed at strengthening governance and the country's financial management," he said.

Anthony Loke was speaking at a press conference after officiating the Johor DAP convention in Kluang today.

Loke said intensifying efforts to combat corruption should also remain a priority, describing it as one of the key agendas the government should fulfil before its mandate expires.

He added that DAP was preparing for the next general election, although its immediate focus was on preparations for the Sarawak state election on Dec 12. - November 15, 2026

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