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

Whoever takes Muhyiddin’s place will inherit an unresolved political crisis, in addition to a worsening public health emergency.

The reopening has been criticized as a sham, as the five-day session is limited to reviewing the government's COVID-19 response and there are no plans for any votes.

The move comes after months of sniping between the party and Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's camp.

However, parliament is unlikely to convene until the state of emergency expires on August 1.

With Najib’s political allies back in power and an ongoing crackdown on the forces pushing for accountability, the case is anything but closed.

Whatever happens in the no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Muhyiddin, it will be a setback for Mahathir -- and the opposition.

Also, the hosts discuss progress in the implementation of the February 29 U.S.-Taliban deal in Afghanistan.

The now interim premier suffered two key setbacks in the country's shifting political dynamics this week.

With the Pakatan Harapan coalition’s demise, the focus has quickly shifted to the political realignments to form a new government and what this could mean for the country’s future.

The audio recordings could mark a new blow to the former premier.