Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that Parliament will be dissolved Monday, paving the way for general elections that are expected to be held in early November, the Associated Press reported. The elections come nine months before Parliament's term expires, following calls for early polls from Ismail's United Malays National Organization. With this announcement, the mandate will be returned to the people. The people's mandate is a powerful antidote" to create a firm and stable government, Ismail said in a televised announcement. 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 Parliamentâ€TMs dissolution.
