Malaysia’s King Begins Search for New Prime Minister 

Malaysia’s king has begun the process of selecting a new prime minister to succeed Muhyiddin Yassin and lead the country out of a political crisis.

King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah summoned the leaders of six political parties to the royal palace Tuesday, including longtime opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim. The king also called on all lawmakers in the 222-seat parliament to submit the name of the person they want to become prime minister. Malaysia’s king is a ceremonial figurehead, but he appoints the person he believes has the support of the majority of lawmakers.