U-turn of support for Ismail unlikely, say analysts

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PETALING JAYA: Analysts see it as unlikely that any of the 114 MPs backing PM-designate Ismail Sabri Yaakob will change their stand in the vote of confidence that will be taken in the Dewan Rakyat.

Oh Ei Sun of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs and National Council of Professors fellow Jeniri Amir said Malaysia could thus be assured of a stable government for some time.

Speaking to FMT, they noted that the King had personally confirmed with the MPs their choice of Ismail.

Oh said Istana Negara’s explicit mention that 114 MPs were backing Ismail was a subtle warning to them to stay true to their word.

He said he did not believe they would dare cross the King.

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