With parliamentary majority in doubt, PM Muhyiddin could stay in power using agreements with parties

Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin (right) chairing a National Security Council meeting on Covid-19 earlier this month. PHOTO: BERNAMA
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KUALA LUMPUR - To stay in power, Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin could resort to confidence and supply agreements with various opposition parties, even if he no longer commands an outright majority in the Parliament following the Royal Palace's rejection of his bid to establish emergency rule.

Despite Malaysian King Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah's reminder to politicians to reduce politicking and ensure the stability of Tan Sri Muhyiddin's government on Sunday (Oct 25), calls for the Prime Minister to vacate his office continued to gather momentum on Monday.

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