PM choice may land with the people


In transition: Dr Mahathir receiving the 2020 Economic Stimulus Package book from Secretary-General of the Treasury of Malaysia Tan Sri Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir at Perdana Putra. — Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: A snap election may take place if the Dewan Rakyat, which will have a special sitting on March 2, fails to determine which prime minister candidate has a clear majority support, says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

The interim prime minister, who had an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong earlier yesterday, said the King had one-to-one interviews with all Members of Parliament (MPs).

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