No problem if Muhyiddin is PM, says Dr Mahathir

Noel Achariam Noel Achariam Updated 4 years ago · Published on 27 Feb 2020 6:24PM · 8 Comments

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin earlier today had a two-hour meeting with Dr Mahathir Mohamad in Putrajaya. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, February 27, 2020.

INTERIM prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad today said he has no qualms if Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin becomes the next prime minister.

He said during his two-hour meeting with Muhyiddin, the possibility of the Bersatu president being chosen as prime minister was  discussed.

“There were various possibilities that we discussed, including the possibility that Muhyiddin might become a candidate for the post of prime minister.

“If everybody (MPs) chooses him, I’m okay. If he goes to Parliamnet and gets a full majority, then he has the right to become PM,” Dr Mahathir said after launching the economic stimulus package in Putrajaya today.

He said Muhyiddin was more accepting of opposition members.

“My position is I will not accept Umno, but I will accept those who leave Umno.

“But Muhyiddin is ready to accept them. Whoever wins I will accept them to be the prime minister,” Dr Mahathir said.

Earlier, Dr Mahathir said Parliament will be summoned on Monday to find a leader who has the majority support to become prime minister.

He said this is being done as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has not been able to find any MP who commands a majority in the 222-seat Dewan Rakyat.

It was also reported that Dr Mahathir has returned as Bersatu chairman today and hinted that he is building support to form his own government.

The interim prime minister left Istana Negara at noon after an hour-long meeting with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. He only waved to reporters camped outside the palace.

Moments later, Bersatu said Dr Mahathir is back as its chairman – after relinquishing the post this week – and to wait for further announcements.

Dr Mahathir said he was asked to come back as chairman by Bersatu three days ago.

“I asked them to postpone it (my decision) so that I can think about it. So today, I decided to come back as chairman.” – February 27, 2020.

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  • Celaka bersatu

    Posted 4 years ago by Astann astann · Reply

  • Celaka bersatu

    Posted 4 years ago by Astann astann · Reply

  • Tun is the president of Bersatu and has no problem with Muhyiddin accepting UMNO ... hahaha ... isn't that the same as Tun accepting UMNO. Very cunning speech.

    Posted 4 years ago by Tanahair Ku · Reply

    • Actually Tun is chair, Muhyiddin is President

      Posted 4 years ago by Sharizal Shaarani · Reply

  • The game play is to prevent AI becoming PM....orchestrated by BERSATU & split wing of PKR

    Posted 4 years ago by Mandor Mamagi · Reply

  • Tun still wants to decide.

    Posted 4 years ago by Mo Salleh · Reply

  • Malaysian MPs choose a candidate from a party with minority MPs to be PM!!! What democracy is this? U MPs are just pure stupid. Can u all reconcile and pick a candidate from a party with majority MPs? U idiot MPs kill the democratic norm and practice. One day it will come back and hunt on u buggers.

    Posted 4 years ago by James Wong · Reply

    • Constitution allows it.

      Posted 4 years ago by Sharizal Shaarani · Reply