What Happens When a PM Resigns?

Lim Wei Jiet, Constitutional Lawyer

24-Feb-20 14:45

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The Pakatan Harapan coalition is on shaky ground following developments involving Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia and Parti Keadilan Rakyat. We speak to Lim Wei Jiet, Constitutional Lawyer, about the news that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has resigned as prime minister. We ask, what happens when a PM resigns?

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Juliet Jacobs, Lim Sue Ann

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Categories: Politics, Law and Legal Matters, SME, Social Issues

Tags: The Bigger Picture, The Daily Digest, Malaysia Terbaru, Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, resignation,

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