He said a motion of confidence is usually filed within the two-week notice period before a session starts. “After that, it would usually be matters of the government unless the motion of confidence is moved by the government earlier,” said Azhar when contacted. Azhar said the motion of confidence, if moved by the government, could also precede the debate on the Royal Address. Should the motion fail, it is up to the Prime Minister to exercise his rights under Article 43(4) of the Federal Constitution,” said Azhar. Muhyiddin, who had initially promised to push for a motion of confidence in the next Parliament session, had offered seven cross-party reforms to the Opposition in order to secure enough votes to prove his legitimacy.
