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Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Malaysian politics is in. This time Anwar Ibrahim is said to be the new Prime Minister of Malaysia.
The Malaysian opposition leader insisted that he had obtained a “strong majority” of legislators to form the new government. He is even seeking an audience with the King of Malaysia, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, to formalize his appointment as prime minister.
Anwar said he needed the king’s approval to replace current Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. He said that the government of Prime Minister Muhyiddin had fallen.
“No, four, five or six (parliamentary votes) but the majority,” he said as written. Malaysia Kini, Wednesday (23/9/2020).
“The government headed by (Prime Minister) Muhyiddin Yassin has fallen. I will get more information after facing the sultan in the near future. God willing,” he said.
The opposition leader’s claim came less than seven months after Muhyiddin came to power. Muhyiddin became prime minister after the political turmoil that led to the collapse of the Mahathir Mohamad government.
Currently, the National Bond coalition led by Prime Minister Muhyiddin has 113 votes out of 222 parliamentary votes. However, Anwar is said to have obtained 123 seats.
Anwar, local media said the party received votes from the Malaysian National Organization (UMNO). Muhyiddin himself will give a special address on this topic at 2.30pm local time.
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