Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan-led unity government has repeatedly ruled out an early dissolution of the Dewan Rakyat, with the current parliamentary term set to run until automatic dissolution on 19 December 2027 unless advised otherwise by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Recent state-level results, including Barisan Nasional’s decisive victories in the Johor and Negeri Sembilan elections after those assemblies were dissolved in June 2026, have heightened coalition tensions and fueled speculation about pressure for a federal poll before the latest possible date of February 2028. Anwar has reaffirmed the PH-BN partnership’s commitment to completing its mandate amid internal reviews, such as the Democratic Action Party’s August 2026 decision to remain in cabinet roles, while upcoming state contests in Melaka and potential boundary changes add further variables. Traders weigh these coalition dynamics and Anwar’s consistent public stance against the constitutional five-year term.