Muhyiddin's majority set to be tested in Parliament today

Session to hear motions to replace Speaker and his deputy; it could also yield clues as to timing of Malaysia's election

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin (left) with Parliament Speaker Mohamad Ariff Yusof at the opening of Malaysia's Parliament on May 18. Tan Sri Muhyiddin limited the session to only a hearing of the King's opening speech, meaning a motion of no-confide
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin (left) with Parliament Speaker Mohamad Ariff Yusof at the opening of Malaysia's Parliament on May 18. Tan Sri Muhyiddin limited the session to only a hearing of the King's opening speech, meaning a motion of no-confidence against him was not heard. PHOTO: BERNAMA
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Nearly five months of uncertainty over whether Malaysia's Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin commands a legitimate majority will likely end today when his government attempts to replace the Speaker of Parliament.

Topping the list of business when the House reconvenes are motions to replace Speaker Mohamad Ariff Yusof and his deputy Nga Kor Ming, both of whom were elected under the former Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration which governed from May 2018 to March this year.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 13, 2020, with the headline Muhyiddin's majority set to be tested in Parliament today. Subscribe