Malaysia PM Muhyiddin's budget faces final hurdle in Parliament amid renewed doubts of majority support

Umno MPs have consistently voted in favour of Mr Muhyiddin's budget since it was tabled in early November. PHOTO: AFP
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KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin will have to get over the final hurdle to getting his maiden federal budget passed by Parliament on Tuesday (Dec 15), as lawmakers decide on whether to provide passage to Malaysia's biggest ever supply Bill.

The Bill passed the policy stage and several committee stage readings. But with renewed doubts about his majority and which way the vote will go, Tan Sri Muhyiddin still faces a challenge on Tuesday.

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