Anwar-led govt would have larger majority, be more stable: PKR info chief

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KUALA LUMPUR – A government led by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim would be a stable one, as it would command a larger majority than a bloc run by remnants of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition, said PKR information chief Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin.

Although Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri is widely rumoured to replace Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister, Shamsul said the matter was not a done deal as Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has yet to officially announce its allegiance to any leader.

During a televised interview with Bernama this evening, Shamsul said a government led by Anwar would have more than 120 MPs on its side if GPS were to join forces with the opposition.

He said this would fall in line with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s wishes to have a stable government to help the country address the Covid-19 pandemic and economic crisis.

Furthermore, Shamsul said the selection of any prime minister would have to undergo a confidence vote in Parliament.

The PN coalition has a total of 96 seats, while cooperation with GPS would add an additional 18 seats, making the total 114.

However, those supporting Pakatan Harapan and Anwar comprise 105 seats, and if GPS swings in the opposition’s favour, the majority will be 123 MPs, making an even more formidable bloc in Dewan Rakyat.


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