Anwar says snap election if govt cracks, will meet PH
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- Anwar Ibrahim said on May 17 that a snap general election could be called if the unity government fractures.
- Anwar warned that the federal relationship is currently cordial but could break down if parties breach agreements, potentially expanding elections beyond Johor to Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Pahang and Penang.
- Anwar announced he will meet with Pakatan Harapan leadership and, if necessary, call a snap election.
- Anwar criticized certain state governments for distributing handouts ahead of elections.
- Anwar stressed that the three founding parties of Pakatan Harapan—Parti Keadilan Rakyat, Democratic Action Party and Parti Amanah Negara—remain stable despite rumours of rifts.
Why it matters: A snap election would threaten the ruling coalition’s 2022‑2025 term, giving opposition parties a chance to seize power while unsettling investors and slowing economic reforms.
