Malaysian Prime Minister (PM) Anwar Ibrahim on Monday won a vote of confidence after receiving the support of a majority of the 222-member lower house of parliament, cementing his leadership. The parliament passed the motion by a simple voice vote, as the opposition did not agree to a bloc vote, something that would have reflected the total votes Anwar received.
Anwar’s government secured a two-thirds majority, revealed communications and digital minister Fahmi Fadzil. Noting that the result was “sufficient” for the government to move forward, Fadzil said the “unity government in Malaysia stands strong with solid support, and we will focus on the people’s welfare.”
Lower House speaker Johari Abdul also said Anwar received the support of a “majority” of lawmakers.
Last week, the PM called for a confidence vote to prove he has the support of lawmakers after the opposition, including former PM Muhyiddin Yassin, claimed otherwise. “I am confident of obtaining it. If I can’t, then I will accept the will of the people,” he proclaimed last week.
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