Malaysia’s Political Woes Resurface as Key Ruling State Falls

Malaysia is set to hold its first state-wide snap election under Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s leadership, after political infighting led to the collapse of a state controlled by his party.

Malacca must elect a new state government within 60 days, setting the stage for Ismail’s first popularity test among voters. The king named Ismail the nation’s third premier in less than two years in August after determining he had the backing of the majority of the members of parliament.