Economic stimulus package will likely proceed - Guan Eng
3.55pm: Former finance minister Lim Guan Eng says interim Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has indicated that an economic stimulus package which was in the works before Sunday's coup, will likely proceed.
"Mahathir indicated that the economic stimulus package will go ahead on a date to be announced by him," Lim says in a brief statement.
Lim had met Mahathir earlier this morning to discuss the stimulus package and other matters.
Sarawak CM drops by PMO, GPS declares support for Dr M
3.50pm: Prime Minister's Department, Putrajaya - Sarawak Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg is the latest leader to drop by Perdana Putra today.
Soon after his arrival, a statement from GPS secretary-general Alexander Nanta Linggi declares the coalition's full support for Mahathir to continue serving as prime minister.
His car is followed by three other vehicles.
Abang Johari's coalition GPS is deemed to be a kingmaker in the ongoing efforts to form a new government.
Hadi leaves Istana Negara
3.50pm: Istana Negara - PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang leaves the palace.
Looking cheerful, Hadi refuses to address the media members and just waves his hand before leaving the area on his car.
Penang CM briefs governor on current political situation
3.45pm: George Town - Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow briefs Governor Abdul Rahman Abbas on the current political situation for about 20 minutes at his official residence.
According to Chow, there is a possibility of two Bersatu assemblypersons leaving Pakatan Harapan in Penang.
"If they vacate their seats, they will be subjected to the 2012 Anti-Hopping Law, which calls for by-elections," Chow says, adding that he had consulted the state legal advisor over this matter.
"For PKR, so far no reports about any members leaving Harapan, so Penang situation is stable. Governor is also confident about the situation in Penang," he adds.
Bersatu contested the seats in Bertam (Khalid Mehtab) and Teluk Bahang (Zulkifli Lazim) under PKR ticket in the 2018 general election.
"However, there is no hurry to vacate the seats since the situation at the federal level remains unclear," Chow says.
He is scheduled to meet the Agong tomorrow.
Zahid, Najib arrive to meet Agong
3.30pm: Istana Negara - An entourage comprises of two busses and numerous cars ferrying Umno MPs including Bagan Datuk MP Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Pekan MP Najib Abdul Razak, Ketereh MP Annuar Musa and Putrajaya MP Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor arrive at the palace.
It is learnt that the entourage comes from PWTC.
Some PAS and MCA MPs are also believed to be in the entourage.
Ku Li returns to palace to join other MPs
3.15pm: Istana Negara - Gua Musang MP Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah who came to the palace this morning and left, returns to join other MPs.
A moment later, Batang Sadong MP Nancy Shukry, Petra jaya Fadillah Yusof, and Santubong MP Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar came in a group of separate cars. - Mkini
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