Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will remain as Malaysia’s caretaker prime minister, after his resignation was accepted by the king on Monday. A statement issued by the palace, Istana Negara, said that the king has received the letter of resignation from Muhyiddin and the entire Cabinet with effect from Monday. The statement said that following his resignation, His Majesty has agreed that Tan Sri Muhyiddin will serve as caretaker prime minister until a new prime minister is appointed.
Meanwhile, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali has assured that public services, especially frontliners, will be committed in ensuring that the government’s delivery system is not compromised and is based on its current policy. In a statement, he said that the day-to-day administration will continue to be led by chief secretaries of respective ministries and heads of federal departments as usual, adding that security personnel are always on standby to maintain peace and order. He added that all efforts, assistance and initiatives would not be affected and remain untouched for the wellbeing of the people, especially the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (NIP).
