A climate change expert has suggested the country only hold the 15th general election (GE15) after February, warning that the floods situation during the monsoon season at the year-end might be worse than in 2021.

Universiti Putra Malaysia scientist Haliza Abdul Rahman told Malaysiakini that based on previous years’ trends, floods can be expected to occur in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Johor, Sabah and Sarawak between this November and January.

"Whether we have the current technology or not, the seriousness of the situation cannot be...