Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim holds the initiative to advise the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on dissolving the 15th Parliament, whose term runs until late 2027 unless ended earlier, with any general election required within 60 days. Trader sentiment centers on whether recent state assembly dissolutions in Johor and Negeri Sembilan in June 2026, followed by polls in July and August, will prompt federal alignment for cost efficiency and coalition consolidation amid internal tensions. Speculation has grown around potential snap timing before the constitutional deadline, though no formal request has been confirmed and the automatic dissolution remains the default path absent a prime ministerial decision. Key upcoming catalysts include results from the state contests and any statements on national strategy before year-end.