The legitimacy of Muhyiddin's government has been questioned by the opposing camp led by Mahathir.
Muhyiddin Yassin was sworn in as the new prime minister on Sunday after a week of political turmoil triggered by the surprise resignation of Dr Mahathir Mohamad, but he has yet to name any cabinet colleagues.
Mahathir, 94, disputed the decision saying he instead had the numbers in the 222-member Parliament. Mahathir, however, said he had not been able to convey to the palace that he had the majority."I know there are those who are angry with me. As expected, there are those who branded me a traitor.
That, however, will likely not happen, his supporters said, because the new premier needs time to first appoint ministers and focus on reviving the economy that grew at its slowest pace in the fourth quarter. The last Parliament session ended on Dec 5, and according to the constitution, the first day of the new session must be held within six months of that, which in this case would be by June 5.
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