Malaysia\u2019s prime minister announced the dissolution of parliament Monday, allowing for snap elections aimed at bringing political stability as the country emerges from Covid-19 and the 1MDB corruption scandal.
\nAccording to international media reports, \u201cyesterday I met the king and I sought his permission to dissolve the parliament. And the king agreed to my request to dissolve parliament today,\u201d Ismail Sabri Yaakob said in a televised address to the nation.
\n\u201cI hope the people will use their votes wisely to vote for stability, economic growth and harmony in the country,\u201d he said, referring to the mainly Muslim but multi-racial Southeast Asian nation.
\nHe made the announcement a day after an audience with the king, Sultan Abdullah, who gave his consent.
\nNo date has been given for an election, but under the constitution polls must be held within 60 days following the dissolution of parliament.
\nThe dissolution came days after the government unveiled a populist budget that included a few billion dollars\u2019 worth of cash handouts and a cut in personal income taxes.
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