As speculation swirls regarding the majority support of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, a trustworthy source from the Palace has stepped forward to address the matter.
The anonymous source made it clear that Istana Negara will not entertain any claims suggesting that Anwar Ibrahim has lost the backing of the majority. The source emphasized that an abrupt change in government through the Palace is highly improbable.
According to the source, any significant alteration in the government's composition must adhere to the established constitutional procedures. These procedures include either a vote of no confidence or the dissolution of Parliament.
The recent speculation stems from reports indicating that ten Members of Parliament, who previously supported Perikatan Nasional Chairman Muhyiddin Yassin after the 15th general election, were planning to seek by-elections. Allegedly, these MPs are considering resigning from their parties, invoking the anti-hopping law, and resulting in vacant seats.
Adding to the intrigue, a cryptic social media post by Bersatu leader Faiz Na'aman further fueled speculations. Na'aman's post alluded to potential political developments with the statement, "Already 126... if it's true, thank God." However, Na'aman later opted not to disclose further details, urging his supporters to exercise patience and await future developments.
In response to the rumours, Anwar Ibrahim, the chairman of Pakatan Harapan, dismissed them as baseless, asserting that they lacked factual foundations. He reiterated his confidence, highlighting the unwavering support of key allies such as Barisan Nasional, Gabungan Parti Sarawak, and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah.
Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, has previously emphasized his non-participation in political affairs. He called upon politicians to accept the outcome of the upcoming 15th general election (GE15) and respect democratic processes and electoral results.