Chan Kok Leong
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Ismail Sabri’s first challenge – keeping everyone happy
Analysts point to Umno leader’s unenviable task in picking his deputy from the pool of parties that supported him.
No celebrating Umno’s return to the top
Ismail Sabri faces some sobering choices ahead, say party members
Azhar orders MPs to state PM choice by 4pm Wednesday
This marks the first involvement by a speaker in the appointment process.
Agong to meet party leaders together tomorrow on new PM, say sources
Audience with king set for 2pm, each party to send a leader.
Muhyiddin objects to ‘live’ press conference
Broadcast cut short after several minutes when former PM insisted programme only be for selected media editors.
Perikatan has done its best, says Muhyiddin
He apologises for government’s shortcomings during his tenure as prime minister.
Muhyiddin blames political rivals after resigning
Former PM points finger at factions ‘determined to seize power at the expense of lives’.
Appraising Muhyiddin’s promises for reforms
Political observers say Bersatu president’s proposals an afterthought, ridiculous to make offer now.
Who are the Umno MPs supporting Muhyiddin?
As testament to Ismail Sabri Yaakob''s influence, Pahang has the largest number of Umno MPs backing the PM.
Tough for Umno rebels to defend their seats in GE15, observers say
Most are rural constituencies, where Malay voter loyalty tends to be towards party, not candidate, they say.
Bipartisan offer to prevent kleptocrats taking over, says PM
Muhyiddin Yassin says will invite all political party leaders to discuss his proposals next week.
Muhyiddin offers anti-hopping, Parliament reforms to opposition
Prime minister makes the suggestions during live telecast on national television.
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Muhyiddin appeals for opposition support to stay in power
PM chooses not to resign as no other lawmakers can prove they have majority support.
Muhyiddin gambling on trust deficit within opposition front
PM’s promise to test his majority in Parliament in September may not necessarily lead to his resignation, analysts say.
Bursa drops to 9-month low following political uncertainty
Benchmark KLCI sheds 15.19 points to 1,485.07.
