Malaysian PM Muhyuddin passes leadership test in final budget vote
Tuesday's vote also dents opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim's bid for premiership
Kuala Lumpur
MALAYSIAN Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Tuesday passed an important test of his parliamentary support after a narrow majority of lawmakers approved his 2021 budget at the final stage amid a challenge by the opposition.
The result could signal firmer footing for Mr Muhyiddin, whose eight months in office have been beset by infighting in his ruling coalition and a leadership challenge from opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, just as the country grapples with the economic and health crises caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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