Malaysia's former ruling coalition signals it may support opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim as prime minister, reversing a decision to stay neutral
Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim's progressive coalition, known as Pakatan Harapan, won the most seats in the Saturday election with 82.
The Barisan coalition will not support a government that is led by ex-premier Muhyiddin Yassin's alliance, its biggest component party said on Thursday, though it did not make any reference to Anwar. The uncertainty over the election prolongs political instability in the Southeast Asian country, which has had three prime ministers in as many years, and risks delaying policy decisions needed to foster economic recovery.King Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan will meet with other senior royals on Thursday to help decide who will become prime minister. Media said the meeting will begin at 10:30 am and last for three hours.
The king had suggested that both the leaders work together to form a "unity government", but Muhyiddin declined the proposal.
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