Analysts: PM's reform efforts, ROS' approval for Umno, make GE unlikely this year

As Putrajaya’s memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Pakatan Harapan is nearing its expiry date, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Wednesday affirmed to reporters that he would abide by his party’s decision not to extend the agreement.

However, in saying this, the Umno vice-president hinted that there are several other things left for him to do in his deal with Harapan and no written agreement is necessary to continue having an understanding with the opposition bloc.

Ismail Sabri was also coy about when...