Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob today sidestepped questions by the media on whether it is okay for the country to hold the 15th general election at the end of this year due to the monsoon season, which causes flooding in many parts of the country.

This comes after BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi seemed to be adamant about having the polls carried out by this year come hell or high water.

Ismail Sabri told reporters who asked him about the matter this evening that he would discuss for suitable election date with the Umno top five leaders soon, where they would "deliberate on all issues" related to holding GE15, including the aspect of weather.