Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has indicated that Malaysia’s Parliament will not be dissolved in the near future to make way for the 16th General Election (PRU16).
He emphasised that the government’s current priority is addressing pressing economic and national security challenges.
“Rebuild the nation first, general election later.”
Speaking at the Program Madani Rakyat held at Bulatan Sultan Azlan Shah on Saturday (April 4), Anwar urged patience, stating that elections would not be called within the next one or two months.
“I will not call for an election in the next month or two. Please be patient for a while. Right now, we must focus on work. Enough with politics, it’s time to rebuild and safeguard our nation,” he said.
Anwar stressed that the government is prioritising stability amid global uncertainties, particularly ongoing conflicts in West Asia that are affecting the global economy. He noted that such international tensions have contributed to rising oil prices, higher logistics costs, and supply chain disruptions, all of which directly impact the rakyat.
“This is not about political rivalry. This is the reality of a difficult economic landscape. We must focus on saving the country,” said the Tambun Member of Parliament.
He added that the current situation requires a collective effort from both leaders and citizens to strengthen the economy and maintain national security, rather than engaging in continuous political activity.
As part of its cost‑saving measures, the government has also scaled back official overseas trips involving ministers and deputy ministers. According to Anwar, this step is necessary to ensure national resources are managed prudently during these challenging economic times.
Recently, the government announced that most civil servants will be allowed to work from home starting 15 April as part of its cost‑saving measures amid the global oil price hike. However, those working from home are required to log in via the SPOT‑Me online system every hour.
