Malaysia's richest state, Selangor, confirmed that it will not dissolve its state assembly and hold polls this year, a move that points to prolonged political intrigue lasting at least till the middle of next year.

Will the other states follow suit?

Plus why is Dr. Mahathir Mohamad still contesting at the age of 97?

And are the young cohort of first-time voters going to game changers for Malaysia's 15th General Election? 

Prime Time's Bharati Jagdish finds out more from Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief at the Straits Times, in this comprehensive conversation. 

Produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)