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Dr M agrees to return as Bersatu chairman, says Marzuki
Thursday, 27 Feb 20204:33 PM MYT
By Zakiah Koya
PETALING JAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has agreed to return as Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) chairman on Thursday (Feb 27), says party secretary-general Datuk Marzuki Yahaya.
"Due to the high request from Bersatu supreme council members, Dr Mahathir has graciously agreed to return as chairman," said Marzuki.
He said that Dr Mahathir was keen to serve the party in this capacity, as he felt he had to adhere to those who wanted him to continue as chairman.
On Monday (Feb 24), Dr Mahathir resigned as prime minister and Bersatu chairman.
Bersatu then exited from the Pakatan Harapan coalition, resulting in the collapse of the government.
On Tuesday (Feb 25), the Bersatu supreme council announced that it had unanimously agreed to reject Dr Mahathir's resignation.
Dr Mahathir was then appointed as interim Prime Minister by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong until the King appoints a new premier according to the constitution.
