There are 148 MPs in the government bloc in the Dewan Rakyat, while the opposition has 74 MPs.

After being appointed to the top post, Anwar had pledged to table the motion of confidence in the Dewan Rakyat to prove his majority in Parliament.

Anwar had said the confidence vote will allow him to lead the country effectively with a clear mandate, even though such a vote was not required as he already had a clear majority in the Dewan Rakyat.

Last Friday, the leaders of five parties who are part of the unity government had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) stating their support for Anwar.

It was jointly signed by Anwar as Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman, Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Abang Johari Openg, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) chairman Hajiji Noor and Warisan president Shafie Apdal.

The prime minister said the MoU was to ensure the government’s stability, allowing it to focus on good governance and spurring economic growth.

He also expressed confidence that his government would be able to remain intact for the full five-year term.