Economic woes fuelling need for GE15, say pundits


PETALING JAYA: The 15th General Election is likely to be held this year in view of the rising cost of living and disruption in the supply of essential goods such as chicken, say analysts.

Ilham centre executive director Hisomudin Bakar said the latest developments had shown that the economic factor had a great impact on livelihoods.

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