KUALA LUMPUR – The Curious Case Of Malaysian Politics. More political drama in Malaysia as former PM Mahathir Mohamad lost a power struggle. In a shocking twist, on Saturday, little-known ex-interior minister to be the country’s new prime minister.
According to details by Malaysian royal officials, Muhyiddin Yassin will be Malaysia’s new prime minister. He will take the oath of office on Sunday. Meanwhile, this comes after a week of turmoil that followed the collapse of a reformist government and Mahathir’s resignation as prime minister.
A statement from the royal palace said as follows. ‘The process to appoint the prime minister cannot be delayed further. The country needs a government for the well-being of the people and the nation.’
The Curious Case Of Malaysian Politics.
Malaysia’s Muslim majority dominate Muhyiddin’s coalition party. It also includes the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), the party of disgraced ex-leader Najib Razak.
UMNO was the lynchpin of a long-ruling coalition toppled from power at historic elections in 2018 amid allegations Najib and his cronies looted state fund 1MDB. On the other hand, Muhyiddin, a former Mahathir ally, had joined forces with UMNO in a bid to win power. His coalition also includes a hardline Muslim party that is pushing for Islamic laws.