Fahmi: Pakatan Harapan has 114
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 29): Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil (pictured) today claimed that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has the support of 114 Dewan Rakyat lawmakers, reported Malaysiakini.
Attorney-General Tommy Thomas resigns
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 28): Attorney-General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas (pictured) has resigned as Malaysia gets set for a new Prime Minister.
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.
Political impasse continues, Agong to try again
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 28): The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (pictured) will again communicate with leaders of political parties with sitting MPs in the Dewan Rakyat so that they may nominate their candidates as prime minister, according to a statement by the Royal Palace today.
Bersatu nominates Muhyiddin as PM candidate
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 28): Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) has nominated Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (pictured) as the prime minister candidate for the Agong’s consideration, say the latest reports.
No Dewan Rakyat sitting on Monday, March 2
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 28): There will be no special Dewan Rakyat sitting on Monday, March 2, as announced by interim Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Dr M confirms agreeing to return as Bersatu chairman
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 27): Interim Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pictured) confirmed today that he has agreed to return to his post as chairman of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu).
Dr M: Dewan Rakyat will meet on March 2 to determine who has support to be next PM
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 27): Interim prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pictured) said today Parliament will convene a special meeting on Monday, March 2, to decide on the prime ministership.
Bersatu Secretary General: Dr M to return as chairman
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 27): Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is returning to his post as Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) chairman, said the party’s secretary-general Datuk Marzuki Yahya, reported Bernama today.
Three MPs from Azmin Ali faction support Dr M’s proposed non-partisan govt
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 26): Three lawmakers from former PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin Ali’s faction have said they support interim prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s call for a non-partisan government, the Malay Mail reported today.
