Will Perak assembly be dissolved for simultaneous state polls?

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Perak Mentri Besar Seeks Sultan's Consent for State Assembly Dissolution

Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad met with the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, likely to request consent for the dissolution of the State Assembly. This move aligns with the Prime Minister's advice for state governments, excluding Sabah, Sarawak, Melaka, and Johor, to seek their rulers' and governors' approval for simultaneous state elections alongside the 15th General Election (GE15).
Audience with the Sultan

The Mentri Besar's official vehicle was observed entering Istana Kinta at 2:08 PM. Prior to his arrival, vehicles belonging to the State Legal Adviser Datuk Azmir Shah Zainal Abidin and State Secretary Datuk Ahmad Suaidi Abdul Rahim were also seen entering the palace grounds. These meetings typically precede significant state political decisions requiring royal assent.
National Call for Simultaneous Elections

The Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, previously announced the dissolution of the 14th Parliament to pave the way for GE15. Following this, he advised the heads of state governments, with specific exceptions, to consult with their respective rulers and governors regarding the dissolution of their state assemblies. The aim is to hold state elections concurrently with the general election, a move intended to streamline the electoral process.
Perak's Political Landscape

Perak's State Assembly comprises 59 seats. The current distribution of these seats is held by various parties: Barisan Nasional (BN) holds 25 seats, DAP has 15, Amanah holds five, Bersatu has four, PAS has three, PKR has three, PBM has three, and there is one Independent representative. This distribution forms the basis of the current state government and would be subject to change should fresh elections be called.

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