The Yang di-Pertuan Agong or King of Malaysia has agreed to dissolve Parliament, clearing the way for the 15th general election, says the Malaysian Prime Minister in a special declaration today.
The Outgoing PM announced this in a televised address at 3 p.m. today adding that when the Election Commission is notified of the dissolution of Parliament, it will set a date for the election, which must take place within 60 days.
“I had an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong yesterday afternoon. He has consented to dissolve Parliament on Monday in accordance to Article 40 (2)(b) and Article 55(2) of the Federal Constitution,” he said.
