Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin formed a 12-party coalition with a majority of only a few votes in March, prompting constant speculation about the potential collapse of the government. Photo: DPA
Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin formed a 12-party coalition with a majority of only a few votes in March, prompting constant speculation about the potential collapse of the government. Photo: DPA
Malaysia
Asia /  Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s Umno threatens to pull out of ruling coalition, adding pressure on Muhyiddin

  • In the latest twist in Malaysia’s political drama, the United Malays National Organisation wants better terms to stay in Muhyiddin Yassin’s government
  • Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will have an audience with the king, a day after Anwar Ibrahim met the monarch in his bid to become PM

Topic |   Malaysia
Bloomberg
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Updated: 12:59am, 18 Dec, 2020

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Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin formed a 12-party coalition with a majority of only a few votes in March, prompting constant speculation about the potential collapse of the government. Photo: DPA
Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin formed a 12-party coalition with a majority of only a few votes in March, prompting constant speculation about the potential collapse of the government. Photo: DPA
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