Did Anwar also fail to secure majority support?

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Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Did Not Command Majority Support in the Dewan Rakyat

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin stated in a special televised address on March 2 that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, alongside Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, failed to secure the majority support of the Dewan Rakyat. Muhyiddin Yassin explained that he stepped forward to assume the prime ministership to resolve the political uncertainty after both other candidates were unable to command a parliamentary majority.
Failure of Both Candidates

In his address, Muhyiddin Yassin explicitly mentioned that both Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim did not command the majority support of the Dewan Rakyat. This lack of majority backing for either candidate created a political stalemate.
Muhyiddin's Decision to Step Forward

Muhyiddin Yassin stated that he was compelled to offer himself for the prime minister position due to the prevailing political situation. He indicated that his party, Bersatu, and other leaders presented him as a candidate with majority support, prompting his decision to accept the nomination to end the uncertainty.
Context of Political Uncertainty

The events leading to Muhyiddin Yassin's swearing-in followed a period of significant political turmoil. He conveyed that continuing with Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who also lacked majority support, could have prolonged the uncertainty or led to a dissolution of Parliament for snap elections.

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