THERE is no firm decision yet as to whether the three Pakatan Harapan-led states will dissolve their respective legislative assemblies following the dissolution of parliament.

Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Anwar Ibrahim said although the three states are still tied to an earlier decision by the PH presidential council not to dissolve the legislative assemblies, they have been told to hold detailed discussions with their component party leadership to find common ground on the matter. 

“(They have been) discuss again in detail with the party leadership for a joint decision to be made,” the PKR president told reporters after the PH presidential council meeting in Petaling Jaya today. 

The council had prior to this decided that the three states it governs – Selangor, Negri Sembilan and Penang – will not dissolve their respective assemblies if the general election is to be held this year. 

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the dissolution of parliament on Monday to pave the way for the general election after obtaining the consent of Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Yesterday, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the request by Penang DAP to review the decision not to dissolve the Penang legislative assembly will be discussed in today’s presidential council meeting.

On negotiations between PH and Muda to form an alliance in the upcoming polls, Anwar said they were positive so far and talks will continue. 

“At the moment, cooperation with Muda is an electoral pact as I do not think the Registrar of Societies will approve (any new membership in PH) now,” he said.

Asked whether he would be contesting in the Tambun parliamentary constituency in Perak, Anwar said: “Tambun is among the seats I am considering. No final decision yet.” – Bernama, October 12, 2022.