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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.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin resigned on Monday (Aug 16) but agreed to stay on as a caretaker until a new government can be formed. Much remains uncertain, with no other politician holding a clear majority in the 222-member parliament. King Al-Sultan Abdullah has the power to appoint a premier on the basis of who he thinks can command a.