Here's How A New Prime Minister Gets Sworn In According To The Federal Constitution

Speaking at the Putra World Trade Centre, Najib claimed that the decision is up to the Agong as no party has obtained a simple majority in the parliament.

Malaysiakini reported him as saying that the Agong will decide based on whoever he believes will have the confidence of most MPs.

This morning, Pakatan Harapan was declared the winner of the 14th General Election (GE14), enabling them to form the federal government.

Bernama reported that the swearing in ceremony for Mahathir will not be held at the Istana Negara today.

However, Mahathir was later quoted as saying by Bernama that a federal government has to be formed by today, 10 May.

Article 43(2) in the Constitution states that the Agong shall appoint a Prime Minister to preside over the Cabinet, who he thinks is likely to command the confidence of most MPs.

After that, with the advice of the Prime Minister, the Agong will appoint other ministers from members of either House of Parliament.

According to Article 43(4), the Prime Minister shall resign from the Cabinet unless the Agong decides to dissolve the Parliament.

Nonetheless, if a Prime Minister was appointed while the Parliament remains dissolved, he shall not continue to hold office after the next session of Parliament begins unless he has been made MP.