Former Malaysia Deputy PM Ismail Sabri poised to win premiership race
The Hindu
If confirmed, his appointment would mark the return of the United Malays National Organisation party to leadership, three years after its defeat in a general election.
Former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob looked set to form the next government after gaining a parliamentary majority from the same coalition that collapsed earlier this week, media and lawmakers said on Thursday, August 19, 2021. , after conceding he had , bringing to an end a fraught 17 months in office and throwing the country into further political chaos amidst a COVID-19 surge and economic slump. If confirmed, Ismail Sabri's appointment would mark the return of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) party to leadership, three years after its defeat in a general election because of widespread corruption allegations,especially around the multi-billion dollar scandal at investment fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).More Related News
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