The Malaysian Insight

PRIME Minister Muhyiddin Yassin will submit his resignation to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong tomorrow, a Bersatu supreme councillor said today.

Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof said Muhyiddin, who is the Bersatu president, conveyed the decision at a party meeting today.

“He said he had to quit as the as he had lost the majority in parliament. We, as the supreme council, have to follow what is provided in the federal constitution,” he said

The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Special Functions) said Muhyiddin will address the nation after meeting with the king tomorrow.

“He will meet with the cabinet and then proceed to the Istana Negara to submit his resignation,” he told The Malaysian Insight.

Earlier, after attending a party meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Redzuan said it was up to the king to ensure the incoming government gave importance to the rakyat.

He said Muhyiddin had explored all avenues to keep the Perikatan Nasional administration in power to help the people and overcome the Covid-19 and economic crises.

However his efforts were derailed by parties acting in their personal interest rather than the nation’s, added Redzuan.

“The PM has explored the very last option solely for the benefit of the people as we are in a crisis today.

“We see that there is a group that is irresponsible.

“If they withdraw support on the basis of personal interests without taking into account the interests of the people, then we have to look for the best way.

“It is up to the Agong to ensure that the country continues to be led by leadership that can give importance to the people.” 

Muhyiddin on Friday offered seven reforms in exchange for the support of the opposition to stay in office. He pledged to cap the prime minister’s term in office to two terms, strengthen the various parliamentary selection committees and enforce the law to lower the voting age to 18, among others.

The deal was proposed ahead of a confidence vote scheduled for September 7.

However, his attempt to court the opposition failed as numerous lawmakers issued statements rejecting the offer.

Muhyiddin is believed to only have 100 lawmakers on his side in the 220-seat Parliament. – August 15, 2021.