So the final verdict (well, just for today after such a rollercoaster ride of emotion for everyone) by our Agong is that Tun Mahathir is to stay as Interim Prime Minister, as appointed by the Agong from their meeting earlier. With this, clearly Mahathir still has the final control of the parliament. 1. The new coalition party now would look …

KUALA LUMPUR – As the country faces a political standoff, The Prime Minister’s Department on Wednesday reminded civil servants of their responsibility towards the people in carrying out their duties. “The service that you provide should follow the country’s principles of ‘best delivery’ in line with ‘I who carry out the trust’. The people have trust and high hopes on …

KUALA LUMPUR – Umno and PAS today denies a report claiming that Umno MPs had backed PPBM president Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister during an audience with Agong on Tuesday. Umno secretary-general Annuar Musa said that the news report is inaccurate and said that both parties want the Agong to dissolve the parliament. “PAS and Umno are still think that …

PETALING JAYA – The Malay Rulers has agreed to meet with Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah tomorrow amid political crisis. They are expected to meet the King before Friday’s prayers. A representative from the Istana Negara has yet to confirm the meeting. The Agong has already met with interim Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, leaders …

PETALING JAYA – Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced on wednesday the Pakatan Harapan (Alliance of Hope) coalition nominated him to be candidate for prime minister. Anwar confirmed that the decision was made by the Pakatan presidential council on Tuesday. People’s Justice Party (PKR) members also backs him as the country’s next leader. “They (presidential council) had invited Tun Dr Mahathir …

PETALING JAYA – The group of 11 PKR MPs led by former PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin who left the party this week will PPBM according to sources. This would enlarge the Bersatu bloc with 26 MPs and an added support for Dr Mahathir Mohamad amid sign of switching loyalties to Anwar. The party’s membership is open to all …

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad resigned as prime minister on Monday, but was eventually appointed by the king as an interim prime minster until a new one is decided. According to interim premier’s media adviser Kadir Jasin, Dr Mahathir appealed to Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) leadership council not to force him to renounce his principles and promise of power transition …

KUALA LUMPUR – On Monday, the Prime Minister’s Office announced that Dr Mahathir had sent his resignation letter to Agong. This was accepted by the king, but was assigned the position of Interim PM while waiting for the appointment of the new Prime Minister in line with Article 43(2)(a) of the Federal Constitution. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri …

The emergency presidential meeting set today, Feb 24 will be held instead on Tuesday, Feb 25 as confirmed by reports. The details of the Pakatan Harapan assembly is yet to be confirmed. However, meeting between the coalition partners – PKR, DAP and Parti Amanah Negara – was set to settle the political developments after Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia quit the …

Supporters of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim gathered on Sunday night at his residence to attend prayers on the new political landscape. Both Muslims and non-Muslims, supporters attend prayer rally at Anwar’s residence party that began at 5pm. As posted on the social media page of PKR, “They plan, God also plans. And verily God is …