Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government faces mounting pressure for an early dissolution of the Dewan Rakyat following Pakatan Harapan setbacks in the 2026 Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections and Barisan Nasional gains there. BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and opposition PAS have publicly urged a snap GE16 to secure a fresh mandate, while Anwar has signaled openness to considering the option but emphasized completing reforms through the term ending December 2027. Parliament remains in session after the recent failure of a constitutional amendment limiting prime ministerial tenure to ten years. The November 14 Melaka state poll and ongoing budget debates represent near-term tests of coalition cohesion that could influence timing. No dissolution has been announced, leaving traders focused on whether internal dynamics or external events shift the consensus against an early national vote.