Dr Mahathir confirms return as Bersatu chairman thesundaily Mahathir Muhyiddin Bersatu PPBM DewanRakyat Umno Malaysia
Interim Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad smiles during a press conference after unveiling an economic stimulus plan aimed at combating the impact of the Covid-19 novel coronavirus at the Prime Minister's Office in Putrajaya on today. - AFP: Interim Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today confirmed that he has returned as chairman of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia , a post he relinquished on Monday.“I was asked to return as the Bersatu chairman three days ago.
Asked whether Bersatu would rejoin Pakatan Harapan , Dr Mahathir said he needed to discuss this with the party.Asked what transpired at his meeting with Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at Perdana Putra today, Dr Mahathir said they discussed many things, including the possibility of Muhyiddin being a candidate for the prime minister’s post.“If he goes to Parliament and he is given full majority then he has the right to become prospective Prime Minister, and Agong can appoint him.
Asked whether Bersatu would nominate two names including his for the prime minister’s post, Dr Mahathir said the party has yet to decide on that. “Of course I will think of my position. I will not accept Umno as a component party, but I will accept members who join us and are not identified with Umno.
“However, Muhyiddin is a little bit more open on that; he is quite prepared to accept them en bloc,” he added. -
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