Good morning. Here's what you need to know today.

Key Highlights

  • King disappointed

  • PM burns bridges

  • Penang wavers




King disapointed

Parliament has been dissolved, but the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has indicated that he was constitutionally forced to consent to the dissolution request.

The Palace said in a statement that the monarch had relayed his "disappointment" in the current political developments.

It is unclear what exactly the King is disappointed with, but His Majesty does hope that the next general election would be held before the monsoon batters the country.

HIGHLIGHTS

Umno to address Agong's disappointment on political situation
Dissolution is for people's future, benefit - Zahid
Najib barred from campaigning in GE15 - Prison Dept




PM burns bridges

Caretaker Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has burned his bridges with PN, blaming the coalition for the dissolution of Parliament.

He said their letter urging the king to reject the dissolution of Parliament had undermined his authority and created disharmony in Putrajaya.

However, just a few days ago, Ismail Sabri said the letter by 13 PN ministers did not have any effect on the government's legitimacy.

HIGHLIGHTS

Dissolution: Dismayed PAS hopes 'ummah unity' won't be derailed
Umno veep: No deal with PAS on 27 seats
Dissolution is for people's future, benefit - Zahid




Penang wavers

When GE15 takes place, it is expected that only BN-led Pahang, Perlis, and Perak will have state-level elections.

This is because Pakatan Harapan and PAS have decided that elections in states under their control would only take place next year.

However, Penang DAP is worried that delaying the state polls would cause voters to turn against Harapan.

The Harapan presidential council will decide today whether Penang should have early polls as well.

HIGHLIGHTS

Zahid: Withholding state polls work of 'power hungry' Harapan
GE15: Progress in Harapan-Muda talks, says Anwar
PSM awaiting Harapan's response on GE15 electoral pact



Views that matter

Harapan is ready to fight, reclaim this country
By Anwar Ibrahim
Separate state polls in Penang good for Harapan, DAP and rakyat
By Wong Chin Huat
Religious instability post GE15
By S Thayaparan



Other news that matter

  • The EC will decide when GE15 will be held when it meets on Oct 20.

  • Police are hunting down individuals in Johor who put up banners criticising Umno.

  • PBM is continuing with its push to join BN ahead of GE15.



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