BARISAN Nasional (BN) is expected to call a supreme council meeting on August 15 to discuss preparations for the next general election, The Star reported today.

The daily quoted “highly placed” sources as saying that the meeting will take place a day after the Umno Supreme Council meeting.

Both meetings will be held at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.

The report also said BN secretary-general Zambry Abdul Kadir has notified component parties about the meeting but official invitations are yet to be sent out.

The meeting will also listen to feedback from Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan, who is currently on a nationwide tour.

“He is expected to share with us the strengths and weaknesses of BN at the state level,” one BN leader was quoted as saying.

The leader also said the 15th general election is likely to be held after Budget 2023 is tabled in October, with other sources suggesting the polls could be held in November. – August 6, 2022.