Dewan Rakyat Speaker Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof has accepted a motion of no-confidence against Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

However, it is unknown when this motion would be tabled, if at all as the one-day May 18 sitting will only discuss government business, according to Ariff in a statement.

Ariff said the motion of no-confidence was filed by Langkawi MP Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

The motion, filed under Standing Order 27(3), is as follows:

"(The House will) table a resolution to decide that Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, the Pagoh MP, does not command the support of the majority members of Parliament."

Muhyiddin was appointed prime minister on March 1 by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on the belief that the Pagoh MP commanded majority support from the MPs.

However, Muhyiddin has kept the actual number of parliamentarians who supported him close to his chest.

Most analysts believe that Muhyiddin has a wafer-thin majority at most.

VK Liew

Meanwhile, Ariff also announced that he has accepted "some" of Batu Sapi MP Liew Vui Keong's proposed motions without specifying which.

However, according to a statement by Liew prior to Ariff's statement, the accepted motions are as follows:

  • A motion to state that Parliament was not bound by the movement control order (MCO).

  • A motion that the May 18 sitting should have eight sitting days instead of one.

Liew had argued that Parliament should regulate its own affairs under Article 62(1) and (4) of the Federal Constitution.

Ariff also said that he had rejected a motion by Mahathir who sought a resolution that the Dewan Rakyat speaker should not be changed until the House is dissolved.

Ariff also rejected a motion by Semporna MP Mohd Shafee Apdal which sought a resolution that Mahathir commanded the support of the majority of MPs.

The former Court of Appeal judge ruled that Shafee's motion was unconstitutional.

Meanwhile, Ariff's deputy Mohd Rashid Hasnon told Malaysiakini that the motion against Muhyiddin will not be debated in this sitting.

"The motion was accepted but (it won't be debated) on May 18," he said when contacted.
ADUN SPEAKS | Mind-boggling reason to reject motion of confidence

ADUN SPEAKS | Mind-boggling reason to reject motion of confidence

Speaker rejects Shafie's motion, says its 'unconstitutional'

Speaker rejects Shafie's motion, says its 'unconstitutional'

Shafie Apdal submits notice for confidence vote on Dr M

Shafie Apdal submits notice for confidence vote on Dr M

Dewan Rakyat yet to receive no confidence motion against PM

Dewan Rakyat yet to receive no confidence motion against PM