Malaysia: PM Calls Snap Polls 9 Months Ahead Of Schedule

By Muzliza Mustafa, Iman Muttaqin Yusof and Nisha David

Malaysia’s prime minister dissolved parliament Monday, paving the way for snap polls within 60 days, in the wake of decisive wins by the ruling UMNO party in recent state polls.

The announcement was meant to stop questions about the administration’s legitimacy,...