No early polls needed while PM retains parliamentary support, says Loke

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has ruled out the need for an early dissolution of Parliament, stating that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration retains the numbers to govern effectively. Speaking on the government's reform agenda, Loke noted that approximately 15 months remain for the administration to implement planned initiatives while maintaining its parliamentary majority. The DAP chief's comments suggest confidence in the stability of the current coalition arrangement and the viability of completing the government's legislative programme within the existing timeframe. Malaysia's Parliament was last dissolved in October 2022, leading to general elections that brought Anwar's coalition to power. Political analysts have periodically speculated about potential early elections, but Loke's statement appears to signal that the ruling coalition sees no immediate advantage to returning to the polls prematurely.