Instead, he has proposed leading a council staffed with lawmakers from across the political spectrum that can rule the country until a new government can be appointed.
What Happens If The Sitting Prime Minister Dies? Executive power is exercised by the federal government and the 13 state governments.
How old is Malaysian country? All of the contenders have at one point been part of the United Malays National Organisation, which governed Malaysia for decades until voters booted it from power in 2018 following a massive corruption scandal.