Malaysia in turmoil again after Anwar claims Parliament majority

Legitimacy of Muhyiddin govt in spotlight even as Anwar's majority claim still in doubt

The placid waters of a lake in Putrajaya, Malaysia's administrative capital, belie the turbulence that has rocked the political scene. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin (left), who has a wafer-thin majority in Parliament, has to stave off a power play
The placid waters of a lake in Putrajaya, Malaysia's administrative capital, belie the turbulence that has rocked the political scene. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, who has a wafer-thin majority in Parliament, has to stave off a power play from Mr Anwar Ibrahim. Since Parliament is not in session, only the King can resolve the conflict. PHOTOS: BLOOMBERG, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS
The placid waters of a lake in Putrajaya, Malaysia's administrative capital, belie the turbulence that has rocked the political scene. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin (left), who has a wafer-thin majority in Parliament, has to stave off a power play
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.
The placid waters of a lake in Putrajaya, Malaysia's administrative capital, belie the turbulence that has rocked the political scene. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin (left), who has a wafer-thin majority in Parliament, has to stave off a power play
Mr Anwar Ibrahim.
Leslie Lopez Regional Correspondent In Kuala Lumpur
Updated
Sep 25, 2020, 09:00 AM
Published
Sep 25, 2020, 05:00 AM
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Malaysia's political uncertainty deepened yesterday with opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim's claim that he has secured a formidable majority in Parliament still highly questionable.

But his audacious bid to seize power was stirring enough debate to raise questions about Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's legitimacy to stay in power.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on September 25, 2020, with the headline Malaysia in turmoil again after Anwar claims Parliament majority. Subscribe

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