Prime minister-designate Dr Mahathir Mohamad said there was an urgency for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to appoint him as the head of government.
He said Pakatan Harapan MPs have signed a declaration to state their support for him as prime minister. He said the coalition hoped he would be sworn in by 5pm today.
"There is no government now... The interim government has ceased to exist, as of last night," he said.
Pointing to the Federal Constitution, Mahathir said the Agong was obliged to appoint an MP, that commands the confidence of the majority of the Dewan Rakyat, as prime minister.
He said any confusion regarding Harapan's numbers in Parliament have already been cleared.
Pakatan Harapan, an informal coalition, had claimed victory last night.
According to Election Commission verified results, PKR had won 104 seats while its ally DAP had won nine in Sabah and Sarawak, giving them a total of 113.
A party needs 112 seats in order to form the federal government. It is believed that overtures are being made for other parties to join Harapan.
[More to follow] -Mkini
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