Game of PM numbers


In the game of political numbers, there is a possibility that no MP will be able to get the support of at least 111 parliamentarians to be prime minister.

On Tuesday, MPs were instructed to submit their vote in writing for their preferred candidate to become the next prime minister to Istana Negara by 4pm Wednesday.

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