“The uncertainty also indirectly affects the current economic situation. Our stock market was hit hard when it became known that the Mahathir government had fallen.”

The Fitch Ratings Inc affiliate said in a report today that the political instability in Malaysia is shaping up to be a longer-lasting phenomenon than just a temporary issue after the 2018 general election.

“I don’t think Tun (Dr Mahathir) masterminded it (the move). Why does he want to resign (if he is the mastermind). We have to wait.”

“As voters, we are utterly disgusted by such political machinations by both the government and opposition MPs who defy democratic norms of responsible party politics,” said the groups, led by Bersih 2.0, the coalition for clean and fair elections.

Pakatan Harapan told the media that it has still not set a time and venue for “the replacement meeting”.

The Agong also accepted Dr Mahathir’s resignation as the seventh prime

He waved and smiled at media personnel gathered outside the gate as he left.

Construction is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2022.

"Such political manipulation has affected the government’s effort to address economic and livelihood of Malaysian businesses and the ordinary rakyat."

Anwar also said he knew of the premier’s intention to resign during their meeting this morning, and that he had in fact tried to persuade Mahathir not to proceed with his decision.