KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today announced his resignation as the country’s 8th Prime Minister.
In a special announcement aired live on television today, Muhyiddin said 29 members of his Perikatan Nasional (PN) Cabinet have also resigned.
“It is obvious that I have lost the majority support.
“So, there is no longer a need to ascertain my legitimacy as the Prime Minister in Parliament.
“So today, I have tendered my resignation as Prime Minister and also the resignation of my entire Cabinet as required by the Federal Constitution,” he said.
