Malaysia’s Zahid Pushes Anwar for Early Election as UMNO Plots Return to Power

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi of UMNO called for immediate national elections on an unspecified date. Zahid's statement came as UMNO, which governed Malaysia for decades before losing power in 2018, sought to increase its political position. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's ruling coalition currently holds parliamentary seats. UMNO is part of Anwar's alliance but has previously indicated interest in contesting elections separately.

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