“GE15 may not be held this year due to a lack of time, and the number of PAS and Pakatan Harapan-led states that don’t support the dissolution,” Lau said at a press conference.

He said given the importance of the coming election for Gerakan, the party would work to improve on its “weaknesses”.

Penang Gerakan chief Oh Tong Keong disclosed that he had asked the party’s central committee to consider contesting GE15 in Penang under Gerakan’s own flag.

“This is because many in Penang believe we are still in Barisan Nasional, which could cause the rakyat to reject us at the elections,” Oh said. Using Perikatan Nasional’s flag would have a similar result, he added.

Lau had previously stated that he would consider Penang Gerakan’s proposal to use the party’s own flag when contesting in the state for GE15.

“The resolution will be discussed by the central committee and working committee members,” Lau said.