Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar wins motion of confidence in parliament

Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 19 (BNA): Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s motion of confidence has been passed by parliament, securing vital support for his premiership after last month’s elections resulted in an unprecedented hung parliament.

Anwar held a session of Parliament to prove his majority after his rival and former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin questioned his support.

The confidence motion was passed by a simple vote – with lawmakers expressing support – after the opposition argued against it because Anwar had already been sworn in as prime minister by the king.

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