Pakatan govt automatically dissolved once PM resigned, say analysts
Monday, 24 Feb 2020 09:01 PM MYTKUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — The Pakatan Harapan government automatically dissolved the moment Tun Dr Mahathir resigned as prime minister, political analysts said.
“There should not be a vacuum for too long. The King will appoint a member of parliament whom His Majesty believes has the support of the majority. A simple majority of 112 seats in Parliament is sufficient for that choice of candidate to be sworn in as the new prime minister. “A general election could only happen when there is no suitable individual to be appointed as prime minister. For instance, if parties in conflict do not want to compromise , only then His Majesty will declare Parliament as dissolved to pave the way for a general election to be held,” he said.
“His Majesty will have to advise what is best that can be done for the country, and if a new coalition is formed then it should have a mandate that commands a majority support in parliament. “This is to ensure the country’s democratic system continues to be safeguarded and the power transition is carried out in a systematic and flawless manner in accordance to the Federal Constitution,” he said, while hoping at the same time the political uncertainty will end soon enough as such a situation can hurt the nation’s image and stability.
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