Pakatan Harapan (PH) chair Anwar Ibrahim has voiced his disagreement with Umno’s push for early state elections in Negeri Sembilan and Johor. He attributes the calls to Umno’s perceived impatience, without elaborating on specific reasons for this assessment. The demand for early polls comes amidst ongoing political maneuvering following the recent federal elections. Anwar’s statement indicates potential friction within the ruling coalition regarding the timing of these state-level votes. Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Penang, Kedah, Terengganu, and Kelantan are the states that did not hold elections concurrently with the general election last November. Delaying the state elections would allow the current government more time to demonstrate stability and address economic concerns. The situation highlights differing strategies within the coalition regarding consolidating power and public perception.