Umno ministers ‘unhappy’ with PM’s proposal, says source

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PETALING JAYA: Umno ministers are said to be “unhappy” over Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s proposal for reforms and a more inclusive administration in exchange for opposition support in September’s vote of confidence, says a well-placed source.

“One minister was shocked. I think most were unaware of what the PM’s inner circle had proposed.

“This could lead to the Umno ministers pulling out. I am hearing talk that they might even push him to resign and make way for someone within the coalition to take over.”

The source said another PM candidate could sway Umno to remain in government.

Muhyiddin’s overtures were made yesterday evening in a televised address in a bid to keep his administration intact as doubts continue to grow over the majority the Bersatu president commands in the Dewan Rakyat.

This includes a framework for bipartisan political cooperation, including equal annual allocations for all MPs, regardless of their political affiliation.

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