Malaysia's PM Muhyiddin Yassin resigns

Malaysia's Muhyiddin Yassin has stepped down yesterday as prime minister  after months of political turmoil culminated in the loss of his majority.

 

Mr. Muhyidddin’s departure comes less than 18 months after taking office and will plunge the country



into a fresh crisis amid a worsening pandemic.

 

Political leaders have already begun to jostle for the top post, with his deputy Ismail Sabri rallying support to succeed Mr. Muhyiddin and keep the government intact.