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Zahid calls for GE16 to be brought forward, says Umno ready to share power

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Zahid calls for GE16 to be brought forward, says Umno ready to share power
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Zahid, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, made the call in his presidential policy speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly, saying it reflected what he claimed...

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UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today called for the 16th General Election to be brought forward, saying the time had come for the party to seek a fresh mandate from voters.

Zahid, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, made the call in his presidential policy speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly, saying it reflected what he claimed was the public's desire for an early election.

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Originally published
Sep 11, 2026
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Sep 11, 2026
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