Malaysian PM Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has dissolved parliament more than a year before its term was due to end.
He gave no reason, but analysts say he is looking for a fresh mandate before Malaysia's economy slows.
The country's election commission is expected to meet soon to set the election date.
An election next month would also rule out opposition figure Anwar Ibrahim, who is barred from standing for office until April because of a conviction. India MP held over rival's death ...
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(BBC)
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