Malaysia to hold national elections on Nov 19

Malaysia's election commission members announce the date for the country's 15th general election in a news conference after holding a special meeting at the commission's headquarters in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Friday. (Photo: Reuters)

Malaysia will head to the polls on Nov 19, officials said Thursday, after the prime minister called for a snap election to restore political stability.

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob dissolved parliament earlier this month and called for the vote a year ahead of schedule to shore up his slim majority in the 222-member legislature.