Malaysia's unity government to stay until term end, says minister

The communications minister’s remarks are aimed at easing concerns over the stability of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s administration

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Published: 6:22pm, 20 May 2026

Malaysia’s unity government will remain intact until the end of its term amid speculation of snap elections, according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

“Barisan Nasional, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah and Gabungan Parti Sarawak have given their commitment that they will support this government till the end of its term,” Fahmi said on Wednesday after a cabinet meeting.

“This commitment reflects the priority given to the interests of the people and the country, while enabling the government to focus fully on efforts to address economic challenges arising from the crisis in the Middle East. It also ensures that the welfare of the people continues to be safeguarded.”

The remarks are aimed at easing concerns over the stability of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s administration after he earlier raised the prospect of a snap general election as tensions grew within the ruling alliance ahead of a state vote in Johor.

The speculation was further fuelled by the resignations of former ministers Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, both from Anwar’s People’s Justice Party.

Asked if the possibility of a snap election was discussed at the cabinet meeting, Fahmi, who belongs to Anwar’s ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition, said the matter was touched upon briefly.