Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has dissolved Malaysia's Parliament, announcing it in a special television address today, paving the way for snap polls nearly a year ahead of the deadline for a general election.

It comes after Malaysia unveiled a smaller budget for 2023 on Friday, which is widely seen as an attempt to woo support for the ruling parties ahead of federal polls anticipated by year-end.

Prime Time’s Bharati Jagdish speaks with Fung Siu, Principal Economist, Asia, Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), who specialises in areas including currency, environment, financial services, Islamic finance, Macroeconomics in ASEAN, Japan, South Asia and Sri Lanka.

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has dissolved Malaysia's Parliament, announcing it in a special television address today, paving the way for snap polls nearly a year ahead of the deadline for a general election. It comes after Malaysia unveiled a smaller budget for 2023 on Friday, which is widely seen as an attempt to woo support for the ruling parties ahead of federal polls anticipated by year-end.
Prime Time’s Bharati Jagdish speaks with Fung Siu, Principal Economist, Asia, Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), who specialises in areas including currency, environment, financial services, Islamic finance, Macroeconomics in ASEAN, Japan, South Asia and Sri Lanka.

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Reality meets fantasy in a Spring / Summer installation titled ‘Lost in Enchantment’ by Australian artist, Amanda Parer. 

For the first time in Singapore and in Asia, visitors to ION Orchard are invited to an immersive experience where an interplay of garden and inflatable elements create an enchanting mix of light and colour.

Amanda Parer, Artist tells us more about what to expect at  ‘Lost in Enchantment’. 

Reality meets fantasy in a Spring / Summer installation titled ‘Lost in Enchantment’ by Australian artist, Amanda Parer. 
For the first time in Singapore and in Asia, visitors to ION Orchard are invited to an immersive experience where an interplay of garden and inflatable elements create an enchanting mix of light and colour.
Amanda Parer, Artist tells us more about what to expect at  ‘Lost in Enchantment’.

Culture Club: Jump into the world of  large-scale inflatable installations at ION Orchard

Speaking to reporters during a 10-minute doorstop interview at the Ministry of Communications and Information on April 16, a day after the long-awaited handover date was announced - Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will take on the role of senior minister in the new Cabinet, which should not have major changes. DPM Wong also confirmed that he will announce the make-up of his new Cabinet in a press conference a few days before he is sworn in as Singapore’s fourth prime minister on May 15.

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https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/pm-lee-to-become-senior-minister-no-major-changes-to-cabinet-until-after-next-ge-dpm-wong

Speaking to reporters during a 10-minute doorstop interview at the Ministry of Communications and Information on April 16, a day after the long-awaited handover date was announced - Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will take on the role of senior minister in the new Cabinet, which should not have major changes. DPM Wong also confirmed that he will announce the make-up of his new Cabinet in a press conference a few days before he is sworn in as Singapore’s fourth prime minister on May 15.
READ MORE: <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/pm-lee-to-become-senior-minister-no-major-changes-to-cabinet-until-after-next-ge-dpm-wong">https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/pm-lee-to-become-senior-minister-no-major-changes-to-cabinet-until-after-next-ge-dpm-wong</a>

JUST IN: PM Lee to become senior minister, no major changes to Cabinet until after next GE: DPM Wong

Singapore stocks fell at the opening bell this morning, tracking losses in global markets amid worries over geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East. 

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.3 per cent to 3,175.63 points after 39.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market. 

In terms of companies to watch, Singapore Airlines, after the national carrier and its low-cost arm Scoot together moved 3.3 million passengers in March, up 20.7 per cent from the previous year.

Elsewhere from more on TSMC’s earnings to China’s Q1 GDP numbers, more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. 

Glad to unpack the developments with James Cheo, Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia and India at HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth.

Singapore stocks fell at the opening bell this morning, tracking losses in global markets amid worries over geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East. 
In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.3 per cent to 3,175.63 points after 39.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market. 
In terms of companies to watch, Singapore Airlines, after the national carrier and its low-cost arm Scoot together moved 3.3 million passengers in March, up 20.7 per cent from the previous year.
Elsewhere from more on TSMC’s earnings to China’s Q1 GDP numbers, more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. 
Glad to unpack the developments with James Cheo, Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia and India at HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth.

Market View: STI performance amid global tensions; SIA’s passenger numbers up 20.7% yoy; China’s GDP grew 5.4% in Jan-Mar; TSMC’s expected to report 5% rise in Q1 profits; Billions up for grabs in Tokyo’s real estate sector, driving attention of activist funds; Microsoft and Google to pour billions into AI

What's next after Malaysia dissolved its Parliament?

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