Malaysia's PM expected to call election on Friday, minister says

KUALA LUMPUR (Apr 4): Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is expected to announce the dissolution of parliament on Friday, a government minister said, paving way for what is expected to be the toughest ever general election for his long-ruling coalition.

Najib is under pressure to secure a strong mandate as he grapples with a multi-billion dollar scandal at a state fund and public anger over rising living costs.

To do so, he must fend off an unprecedented challenge from his old mentor, former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad.

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