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The Genting Group claims that the use of the “Genting” trade name for the project was done without any prior approval, licence and permission of the group.

"In view of the fact that the Khazanah COVID-19 victim was in touch with an ex-minister and a deputy minister about a week ago, we have to take extra precautions," wrote Wong.

Muhyiddin was welcomed by Chief Secretary to the Government Datuk Seri Mohd Zuki Ali, before being taken to the fifth floor where his office is located.

Pakatan Harapan, who is led by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, last night released a released a list of 115 MPs — including himself — backing him as prime minister. However, two MPs in the list — Bukit Gantang MP Datuk Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal and Sri Aman MP Masir Kujat — have come out to deny backing Dr Mahathir, instead saying they support Muhyiddin.

In a statement today, Dr Mahathir said he intends to write a letter to the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on the renewed claim of support for the former premier. "I hope the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong will accept my letter and my explanation,"

In a statement today, Warisan Sabah said its stand is consistent with what was previously stated.

This set off a dizzying round of manoeuvres that at first put Mahathir in a position to call the shots for the formation of a new government but the tide quickly turned against him when he floated the idea of drawing candidates for the cabinet without regard for party lines.

"This was not Bersatu's decision. The Supreme Council was not consulted or informed about this."

This brings the total number of MPs nominating the former home minister for the premiership to 95, 17 seats short of a 112-seat simple majority.

Thomas submitted his resignation letter to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad who appointed him to the post for a two-year term which was due to end only in June.