KLUANG (Nov 15): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim need not bow to calls for an early dissolution of Parliament as long as he continues to command the support of a majority of members of the Dewan Rakyat, said DAP secretary general Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

He said the Anwar-led government still had about one year remaining in its term, which should be used to focus on implementing its reform agenda and key national policies.

"As long as the prime minister commands the support of a majority in the Dewan Rakyat, there is no reason for him to bow to any pressure," he said.

He was speaking at a press conference after the 2026 Johor DAP state annual convention here on Sunday, in response to calls from certain quarters for an early dissolution of Parliament to resolve the current political impasse.

Loke said one of the government's priorities was to advance planned legislative reforms, including amendments to the Federal Constitution and the enactment of new laws.

He said these efforts were crucial to strengthening administrative governance, improving the country’s financial management and ensuring more effective implementation of the anti-corruption agenda.

"The prime minister should use this one-year period to carry out such work and reforms rather than bowing to pressure to dissolve Parliament," he said.

On the constitutional position, Loke clarified that the power to dissolve Parliament rests with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, who acts on the advice of the prime minister in accordance with the Federal Constitution.

He also reaffirmed that Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders remained united in supporting Anwar's leadership to ensure political stability in the interests of the people and the nation.

Uploaded by Felyx Teoh