The appointment of Muhyiddin Yassin as the 8th Prime Minister of Malaysia occurred during a turbulent political period known as the 2020 Malaysian political crisis. This crisis began following the resignation of then-Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who unexpectedly stepped down after a falling out within his coalition government, Pakatan Harapan. In the wake of his resignation, political chaos ensued as various factions within the government scrambled for power. Muhyiddin was nominated for the premiership by a coalition that included members from the former government, primarily from his own party, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, and the United Malays National Organization (UMNO).On February 29, 2020, King Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah officially appointed Muhyiddin after he confirmed the support of the majority of Members of Parliament. His appointment was viewed as an attempt to stabilize the government amid severe dissatisfaction with political infighting. Muhyiddin’s government was characterized by a coalition largely consisting of parties that were previously rivals. The new Prime Minister vowed to address economic challenges and the COVID-19 pandemic response, marking a crucial moment in Malaysian governance as he attempted to unify a fractured political landscape while facing significant public scrutiny and dissent from opposition groups.