Malaysia election: What are the possible dates for polling day?

Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob (centre) at the Selangor Barisan National convention in July. November is one of the possible windows for the general election. PHOTO: THE STAR PUBLICATION
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KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's current Parliament ends its term in July 2023, five years after it first sat.

This means a general election must be called by September 2023, not more than 60 days after the legislature is automatically dissolved.

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