Malaysia Poised for More Turmoil as Anwar Makes Bid for Power
- Muhyiddin urges people to reject moves to destabilize country
- Anwar says he has ‘strong, formidable majority’ support
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Malaysia appeared poised for a new round of political turmoil after opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim claimed to have enough support from lawmakers to form a government.
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin denounced the move on Wednesday and challenged Anwar to prove his assertion, while saying his administration remains firmly in control. Key members of his coalition signed a joint statement to reaffirm support for the premier, although the leader of the United Malays National Organisation -- the largest in the ruling bloc -- said “a few” members are supporting Anwar.