Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he will consider calls for an early general election, stressing that any decision will be made only after careful thought and then presented to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the country's monarch. He made the remarks after Friday prayers at Masjid Bukit Indah in Ampang Jaya on September 4, 2026 [1, 2, 3, 4].

Anwar addressed recent calls for an election made by PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. "That is a proposal I can consider, but the decision will be made by me after I have thought about it. I will then present it to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong," he said [2].

He emphasized that the federal government remains stable and has the full mandate to govern effectively. Earlier on September 2, Anwar told the Cabinet they have the mandate to govern well and to eradicate corruption and abuse of power [1, 3, 4].

The prime minister said the government is focusing on reviving the economy, improving citizens’ welfare, and fighting corruption. He stressed that corruption investigations will be conducted fairly without regard to race or protecting any particular group, stating, "Whether they are Malay, Chinese or Indian, or from Sabah or Sarawak, this is not a matter of race. It is about saving the country, not protecting positions or any particular group" [1, 3, 4].

Anwar urged the public to support the government’s efforts despite political pressure. "Despite the risks and pressure I face, Insya-Allah, I ask the people to pray that we can continue our efforts to clean up the country," he said [1, 4]. He added that enforcement agencies must act fairly and based evidence alone, saying, "If there is evidence, proceed. If there is no evidence, release them" [3].

Anwar’s statements came amid ongoing discussions within the government about the timing of the next general election. He said any move to hold an early election will be carefully considered before formal presentation to the King, reflecting a cautious approach to political timing [2, 3].