Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin Prepares to Walk Away from Power
After a whirlwind 17 months as Malaysia’s chief orator (and head of government), PM Muhyiddin Yassin is set to hand in his resignation. The decision comes after a major shake‑up in the ruling coalition, leaving him without the majority he once prized.
Why the Move?
- Key supporters from UMNO, the big dog in the coalition, have turned their backs.
- Even the Prime Minister’s own team says he’s “run out of options” to keep the ship afloat.
- In a dramatic Friday moment, he admitted no longer holds a majority and tried a last‑ditch scheme: promises of political reform to the opposition. The offer? “No, thanks” from everyone.
What Happens Now?
Once he files the resignation with the king, the decision of how Malaysia will sail next lies in the hands of Al‑Sultan Abdullah, the constitutional monarch. He’s the one who can name the next PM or call for elections—though the pandemic may still dock the process.
Fast‑Track Press
An official spokesperson—Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof—tells Malaysiakini that the resignation will be delivered on Monday, after a special cabinet huddle. The PM has already told his party that he’s done all he can to hold the loose end together and is now out of rooms.
Bottom line: Malaysia’s political landscape is about to change, and how it does will be decided by the king’s sharpest judgment.
