KUALA LUMPUR: As Malaysia's political landscape descended into uncertainty on Monday (Feb 24), the man at the centre of it all was largely silent. Even when Dr Mahathir Mohamad dropped the bombshell of his resignation as prime minister , triggering a chain reaction of parties quitting the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition and cabinet ministers being relieved of their duties, he never elaborated on his decision. The string of events has triggered uncertainty in many quarters. Amid this, political analysts told CNA that what is clear now is that the 94-year-old holds all the cards to decide who forms the next government. Both sides of Malaysia's new political divide – PH and what some say may be a new coalition comprising Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) as well as a Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) splinter faction led by Mr Azmin Ali and other parties – have pledged their support to Dr Mahathir. READ: What you need to know about Mahathir's resignation and the political upheaval in Malaysia READ: Anwar says Mahathir played no part in attempts to create new ruling coalition And this means that Dr Mahathir is essentially the kingmaker, the sole man responsible to… Read full this story
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