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April 7, 2018
Malaysian PM announces dissolution of parliament for tough election
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Friday announced the dissolution of parliament for a general election that will pose one of the sternest-ever tests for his ruling coalition, due to a massive financial scandal and a challenge from former leader Mahathir Mohamad.After laying out the Barisan Nasional coalition’s recent achievements in a speech on state television, Najib announced the legislature would be dissolved on Saturday to pave the way for the hotly-anticipated...