Premier Abang Johari confirms Governor’s consent for October 26 dissolution, teasing a mix of fresh faces and veterans as some incumbents voluntarily step aside
State Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah signals a November snap election trigger following the passage of Budget 2027, ruling out an automatic term expiry
He said the situation in Johor and Negeri Sembilan is different from that in Melaka, which does not require the State Legislative Assembly to be dissolved in the near future