Malaysian PM Muhyiddin defies calls to quit
10 hours ago Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin poses for a photograph during an event. File photo Gulf Today Report
The biggest party in Malaysia s ruling alliance declared on Tuesday that embattled Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has lost the right to govern because a number of its lawmakers have signed declarations withdrawing their support.
Muhyiddin said on Wednesday he continued to command majority support among lawmakers, defying mounting calls from some of his own allies and the opposition for him to step down.
READ MORE I have informed the king that I have received a number of declarations from lawmakers that convinced me that I still have the confidence of the majority of lawmakers at this time, Muhyiddin said in a televised address to the nation.
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