Ismail Sabri’s political journey to Malaysian premiership
Replacing Muhyiddin Yassin, Sabri became new prime minister of Malaysia after getting approval of king
Replacing Muhyiddin Yassin, Sabri became new prime minister of Malaysia after getting approval of king
Ismail, who was deputy premier under Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, got the backing of 114 out of 220 lawmakers.
In a week or two, Malaysia’s king is expected to appoint a candidate who can hold a parliamentary majority as new prime minister.
King accepts Muhyiddin Yassin’s resignation, tells him to continue as caretaker until successor is appointed.
The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Muhyiddin Yassin arrives at Istana Negara for a special meeting with King of Malaysia Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah to discuss his resignation as Malaysia’s Prime Minister in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 16 August, 2021.