Malaysia’s Anwar faces political reckoning in Melaka as state calls for poll

Melaka has officially called for a state election, marking a significant political test for Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government. The state assembly was dissolved on Wednesday, following a notification to the Election Commission the previous day by Melaka state assembly speaker Ibrahim Durum. The Election Commission chairman, Ramlan Harun, stated that the election will take place within 60 days of the dissolution and that the commission will soon schedule a meeting to determine the exact date. This development occurs amidst internal feuding and public dissatisfaction with reform progress within Anwar Ibrahim's administration.