I hope all Malaysians will accept the decision that has been announced today.
Malaysia does not currently practice and automatic.
The announced in June 2020 that preparations for these changes will be ready by July 2021.
Dr Mahathir, too, said he had the numbers to form the government.
Following a resignation in other circumstances, defeat in an election, or the death of a prime minister, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong would generally appoint as the new leader of the governing party or coalition as new Prime Minister.
Federal elections elect members of the , the lower house of , while state elections in each of the 13 states elect members of their respective.