Supporters of Anwar’s coalition torn over PH getting in bed with the enemy, BN
PH won the highest number of parliamentary seats, but the 82 wins fell short of the simple majority of 112 needed to form a government.
PH won the highest number of parliamentary seats, but the 82 wins fell short of the simple majority of 112 needed to form a government.
Earlier, Muhyiddin had issued a statement stating that he now has support to form a government and be the next prime minister following GE15 results.
“I am happy that we have virtually settled this, and there is an elaborate support and confidence that I will be given a chance to lead this country,” he said.
Barisan Nasional - especially Umno - is the kingmaker in a situation where coalitions and parties get to form the next Federal government.
Meanwhile Umno-led BN, the country’s longest-ruling coalition, trailed behind with only 30 seats.
Johor DAP chairman Liew Chin Tong had earlier told The Straits Times that PH’s strategy was to target swing seats and younger voters, who may not have formed any political…
There are calls for Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is Barisan chairman, to take responsibility and resign.
In one of the biggest shocks in Kedah, the father-and-son team seem to have been soundly beaten in the seats they were defending.
Mr Khairy lost to Parti Keadilan Rakyat’s (PKR) Ramanan Ramakrishnan in the Malay-majority constituency.
There’s a question mark about whether the anti-party hopping law will provide political stability.