"This was not Bersatu's decision. The Supreme Council was not consulted or informed about this."

This brings the total number of MPs nominating the former home minister for the premiership to 95, 17 seats short of a 112-seat simple majority.

Thomas submitted his resignation letter to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad who appointed him to the post for a two-year term which was due to end only in June.

“Warisan of Sabah and GPS of Sarawak have a crucial and historic role in determining the outcome of who will form the next government.”

Gabungan Parti Sarawak, which holds 18 seats, is understood to be backing Muhyiddin and is expected to announce its support.

Following Voon’s resignation, Datuk Chang Khim Wah will be nominated as EcoWorld Malaysia’s representative on EcoWorld International’s Board.

The presidential council believes Anwar ought to be given the chance to stand before the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to prove that he has the majority of the MPs' confidence. 

Justice Datuk Ahmad Bache ruled the Pekan MP's application for a stay is against public interests.

A report also stated that Datuk Seri Azmin Ali and his faction are also backing Muhyiddin’s nomination

The Agong says no particular MP now has the support of the majority of MPs to form a new govt.