Mahathir seeks no-confidence motion against PM Muhyiddin in parliament

Petaling Jaya

MALAYSIA'S former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is seeking to move a no-confidence motion in parliament against his successor, Muhyiddin Yassin.

Dr Mahathir is believed to have written a letter to the Dewan Rakyat Speaker to seek permission for the motion and resolution on the matter to be allowed when parliament sits for a day on May 18, the Star online reported on Thursday.

The letter dated May 4 proposes putting forward a resolution to decide that the prime minister does not enjoy the support of the majority of MPs of parliament.

A source close to the matter confirmed that Dr Mahathir had sent a letter to Mr Ariff on the proposed motion of no confidence against Mr Muhyiddin.

This comes following news that Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal had proposed a motion of confidence for Dr Mahathir on May 18 which was later rejected by the speaker.

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The matter came to light when the purported letter signed by Mr Shafie in his capacity as Semporna MP surfaced on social media.