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Malaysia's 15th Parliament To Convene Dec 19, Anwar To Table Budget Within Month

ASIA

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says his unity government will comprise Pakatan Harapan, Barisan Nasional and the regional Gabungan Parti Sarawak bloc, commanding a "truly convincing majority" in the Dewan Rakyat. Anwar emphasises that he has full commitment from all 30 Barisan Nasional MPs.

  • Parliament will convene on December 19 and the first item on the agenda will be a confidence vote to test the support for his incoming administration.
  • Anwar says he will table new Budget 2023 in another month or so, adding that the economy and the ringgit will be the focal points for his government.
  • There will be two Deputy Prime Ministers, one allocated for Barisan Nasional and one for Borneo (i.e. the states of Sarawak and Sabah).
  • The newly installed Premier declares Monday as a national public holiday.

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