What a week in politics

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 29): In a week of unprecedented tumult in politics, Malaysia saw the collapse of the Pakatan Harapan government following the shock resignation of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as the prime minister and the withdrawal of his party Bersatu from the ruling coalition.

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With backing from Umno and PAS, Muhyiddin appears set to be next PM

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 28): After retracting its support for Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as Prime Minister candidate, the Muafakat Nasional coalition — comprising Umno and PAS — have now pledged their support for Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for the top government post.

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PH says Anwar has the most support among MPs

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 28): Pakatan Harapan presidential council, convinced that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has the biggest support among the members of parliament, says it welcomes the announcement by the Palace that the King will continue to find a solution on the appointment of the next prime minister.

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147 Chinese nationals from Hubei denied entry

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 4): Up to 147 Chinese citizens from Hubei province has been denied entry into the country since Jan 27 (when the government suspended entry for Chinese from Hubei following a spike in coronavirus cases), The Malaysian Insight reported.

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Najib says he sacked ministers for revealing state secrets, not over SRC, 1MDB rows

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 3): Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he did not sack Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal due to their opposition to how the issues surrounding SRC International Sdn Bhd and its former parent company 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) were handled, but rather because they were in violation of state secrets laws.

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