Cabinet did not come to a consensus on whether the 15th general election should be held this year, according to Utusan Malaysia.<br /><br />Citing an anonymous cabinet minister, the Malay daily said ministers from Bersatu and PAS were among those who objected to having polls this year.<br /><br />The report claimed that these ministers wanted the government to focus on flood management and the economy first.<br /><br />Some ministers were reportedly against holding the election before Budget 2023 was tabled on Oct 7. The cabinet met yesterday.
