Malaysia

All MPs from Barisan Nasional and Umno have agreed to support Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob in his quest to become the next Prime Minister. The legislators reached this conclusion after a meeting of Umno’s supreme council and a gathering of BN MPs tonight. Related PostsAnother member of UMNO Supreme Council resigns from the PTPTN boardDPM, AG and ministers spotted …

In Kuala Lumpur, while Malaysia is yet to learn who its ninth prime minister will be, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has reminded the person who will be chosen to face a confidence vote in the Dewan Rakyat once the appointment is announced. This happens on August 18, 2021. Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Indera Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said the …

Several former Cabinet ministers have turned to social media to say goodbye to Malaysians as well as to express their regret and thanks, after their resignations, which brought the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration to an end. Former Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin was among the first to announce the Cabinet’s resignation on Instagram, minutes after Prime Minister Tan …

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin stated today that he was unable to rescue his Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration due to alleged power-hungry individuals from certain sectors. Muhyiddin stated in his national speech announcing his resignation as prime minister that he had attempted many methods to preserve the coalition but had ultimately failed. Related PostsCOA asks DA to explain accounting deficiencies worth …

In an earlier royal audience, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced his resignation as prime minister and the resignation of his cabinet, which was approved by Istana Negara. According to a statement issued by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, the former prime minister Muhyiddin will now serve as caretaker prime minister until a replacement, who commands …

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s decision to resign as Prime Minister was applauded by the head of the opposition, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He went on to say that the action would provide the country a second opportunity to reorient itself away from its present path. Keputusan Tan Sri Mahiaddin Yassin untuk meletakkan jawatan hari ini disambut baik serta akan membuka …

Several political party leaders have hailed the government’s willingness to work across party lines through bipartisan collaboration to resolve the present political crisis as a sign of political maturity. According to Bersatu Information head Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan, the bipartisan collaboration allows all political parties to participate in the battle against Covid-19, in accordance with the government‘s “whole nation, …

If PH does not have a majority in the Dewan Rakyat, DAP’s National Publicity Secretary Tony Pua requests his colleagues in the coalition and the Opposition parties to give “full consideration” to the proposal made by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin for bipartisan collaboration. In a lengthy Facebook post, Damansara MP claimed PH had “nothing to lose” since the decision may break …

Pakatan Harapan (PH) has turned down Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin‘s offer to collaborate on a bipartisan basis. However, the Opposition coalition responded in a statement by pledging a “better strategy” for people affected by the Covid-19 outbreak. Related PostsAn Objection and Call to Charge the Red Shirt BossEnable the vote of conscience for the 2021 budget, says Umno …

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, head of UMNO, stated that his party refuses Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s bipartisan offer made in his special address. In a statement, he said that Muhyiddin’s offer made to those who oppose him is a clear admission that he has lost the Dewan Rakyat‘s majority support and lacks the legitimacy to perform his …