Umno Cannot Be Seen As Usurping King S Authority To Dissolve Parliament Pm

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Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said Umno must not be seen as usurping the power of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in its calls for the dissolution of Parliament. 
The Umno vice-president said the dissolution of Parliament to pave the way for a general election (GE) is under the authority of the Agong.
At the same time, Ismail Sabri (above) said that there has been no official discussion within Umno on dissolving Parliament. 
“All of this needs to be discussed with the Agong. (If) we set our own date, the Agong might say we have taken his authority. So, let’s not take the Agong’s power... we will wait. 
“Whatever it is, we will discuss. But, as I said, we have to discuss within the party first. 
“(As of now) the party has not discussed it yet,” he said when asked by reporters after attending an afternoon tea session with Umno division chiefs at the World Trade Center, where the party is having its annual general assembly, today.
The Puteri Umno general assembly at the World Trade Centre todayA group of Umno leaders have been pushing for snap polls, with BN’s recent landslide win in the Johor polls giving the movement a boost.
Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan also touched on the issue when officiating the Umno Youth, Wanita and Puteri wings’ general assembly last night.
However, there are other individuals - especially those who hold positions in the current government - who are less enthusiastic about the prospect of snap polls.
For example, Wanita Umno chief Noraini Ahmad said the party should take into account the memorandum of understanding that has been signed with the opposition. 
Another Umno vice-president, Mahdzir Khalid, also seemed reluctant for the party to discuss the matter openly. His view was shared by former Umno secretary-general Annuar Musa.
When questioned further, Ismail Sabri said he has not officially or personally received a proposal on the matter. 
“Tonight, we will have a special meeting with the (Umno) Supreme Council. All wings' proposals will be discussed, so we will see,” he added. - Mkini

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