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Post-Election Royal Audience Inconclusive Amid Talk Of Anwar Being Named Interim PM

ASIA

Pakatan Harapan's Anwar Ibrahim has wrapped up a press briefing after attending a royal audience alongside Perikatan Nasional's Muhyiddin Yassin.

  • Anwar says that the King has not yet made his decision on PM nomination. He notes that "for now there is no question on forming minority government," adding that he has been given more time to secure the support of a simple majority of MPs.
  • Pakatan Harapan sources told the New Straits Times that Anwar has been appointed interim Prime Minister. These suggestions have been echoed by CNA reporter Meliss aGoh and PH lawmaker Kelvin Yii via their social media.

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