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Malaysian PM Muhyiddin appeases allies, but stays ahead of the pack

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has quelled early concerns over whether his Perikatan Nasional would collapse from internal bickering. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
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With over four decades of experience in politics, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin knows there is no pleasing everyone, especially when squabbling for the prize of joining the Cabinet.

But by taking what insiders are calling a "pragmatic" approach, the Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia president has quelled early concerns over whether his Perikatan Nasional (PN) would collapse from internal bickering.

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