Sworn in as Malaysia's prime minister on Sunday under a cloud of uncertainty, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has had to pick up the pieces of government in a midterm takeover while facing pressure from both sides of the political divide.

The schism in his own Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has yet to heal as former premier Mahathir Mohamad continues to meet the party's rank and file to explain why he objected to the party leaving Pakatan Harapan (PH), a move which led to the ruling pact's collapse.