Malaysia king

Newly-appointed prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob takes crucial first step towards a more inclusive political landscape.

The appointment of Ismail Sabri Yaakob restores the United Malays National Organization to its accustomed position of power.

Deputy Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob seems set to be appointed Malaysia's next prime minister.

So who will replace Muhyiddin as Malaysia’s next prime minister? Several potential horses are nosing their way toward the starting line.

Prime Minister Muhyiddin agreed to subject himself to a motion of confidence when parliament reconvenes next month.

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s desperate attempt to hold on to power threatens to shake the country's democratic system to the core.

The king’s statement immediately sparked an uproar in Parliament, with opposition lawmakers shouting “treason” and demanding that Prime Minister Muhyiddin resign.

The decisions follows a series of rare interventions by the king and the heads of the country's nine Malay royal houses.

The country's legislature has been suspended under a state of emergency imposed in January.

The king is to continue meeting other political leaders over the next few days before hosting a gathering of state rulers next Wednesday.

The perennial opposition leader failed to produce clinching evidence that he commands a parliamentary majority.