Analysts point to Umno leader’s unenviable task in picking his deputy from the pool of parties that supported him.

Ismail Sabri faces some sobering choices ahead, say party members

This marks the first involvement by a speaker in the appointment process.

Audience with king set for 2pm, each party to send a leader.
 

Broadcast cut short after several minutes when former PM insisted programme only be for selected media editors.

He apologises for government’s shortcomings during his tenure as prime minister.

Former PM points finger at factions ‘determined to seize power at the expense of lives’.

Political observers say Bersatu president’s proposals an afterthought, ridiculous to make offer now.

As testament to Ismail Sabri Yaakob''s influence, Pahang has the largest number of Umno MPs backing the PM.

Most are rural constituencies, where Malay voter loyalty tends to be towards party, not candidate, they say.

Muhyiddin Yassin says will invite all political party leaders to discuss his proposals next week.

Prime minister makes the suggestions during live telecast on national television.

PM chooses not to resign as no other lawmakers can prove they have majority support.

PM’s promise to test his majority in Parliament in September may not necessarily lead to his resignation, analysts say.

Benchmark KLCI sheds 15.19 points to 1,485.07.