Did Muhyiddin Yassin claim majority support to be PM again?

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Muhyiddin Yassin Denies Claiming Majority Support for Prime Minister Role

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has denied assertions that he claimed to have secured majority support among Members of Parliament to reclaim the position of prime minister. This statement follows claims made by Parti Warisan Sabah president Tan Sri Shafie Apdal, who stated that Muhyiddin had approached him for assistance in becoming prime minister again, alleging the backing of 119 MPs. Muhyiddin clarified that his discussions with other political entities were focused on the potential formation of electoral pacts to counter Barisan Nasional (BN) in upcoming general elections and to prevent fragmented voting.
Denial of Claiming Majority Support

Muhyiddin Yassin explicitly stated that he never informed or confirmed that he had obtained majority support from members of Parliament to be prime minister again. He referred to the accusation as untrue in a statement issued on June 5. Muhyiddin, who also chairs the Perikatan Nasional coalition, did not directly address Shafie Apdal's specific claims in his own statement.
Focus on Electoral Pacts

The discussions Muhyiddin engaged in with other parties were primarily about the possibility of forming electoral pacts. The objective of these pacts is to defeat Barisan Nasional in the forthcoming general elections. A key consideration for these pacts is the avoidance of multi-cornered fights, which were observed to benefit BN in the recent Johor and Melaka state elections due to the splitting of votes among non-BN parties.
Mandate for Discussions and Open Approach

Muhyiddin indicated that he had received the mandate from Bersatu's supreme council to engage in these discussions regarding potential electoral alliances. He emphasised an open-minded approach, stating that Bersatu remains open to engaging with non-Barisan Nasional parties to identify the most effective strategy for facing the general elections. This strategy should be grounded in a shared agenda aimed at preventing the return of what he described as the kleptocratic group currently controlling the BN party.

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