PETALING JAYA: A promise on the leadership transition remains but a prime minister must command the support of the majority in Parliament, says Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
“Even if I wanted to break the promise, I can only be PM if I have the majority support in Parliament.“Members of Parliament hold the power to decide. If I don’t have the majority support, I can’t be the prime minister.”
Dr Mahathir noted that Dewan Rakyat could even reject anyone nominated by a party with the highest number of seats.However, the 94-year-old Dr Mahathir has repeatedly said that he would abide by his promise to hand over the premiership to Anwar. Prior to GE14, Pakatan leaders from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, PKR, DAP and Parti Amanah Negara agreed in a consensus that Anwar would be the eighth Prime Minister, replacing Dr Mahathir, should the coalition win.
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