“We have entered into an understanding (with other MPs). What I’m saying is we have now the majority to form a government,” he said at a press conference at 3.30am.

He said PH “had it in writing” but would not say which parties the other MPs were from.

Anwar disputed a claim by Perikatan Nasional chairman Muhyiddin Yassin that his coalition could form the government.

“It cannot be, it is impossible for him to claim so when we have it in writing,” Anwar said. “We have a majority, which means more than 111 seats” stressing that PH had it in writing as proof.

The Dewan Rakyat has 222 seats.

Anwar said PH would now follow procedures and submit the necessary documents to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, who is empowered by the constitution to decide on who forms the new government

“We will submit the documents to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong as soon as possible,” he said.

Any subsequent issues with other parties during further negotiations could only be resolved after an audience with the king.

The Election Commission website shows Pakatan Harapan as holding 75 seats, Perikatan Nasional (with PAS) 73, Barisan Nasional 30, Gabungan Parti Sarawak 22, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah six, Sabah DAP five, Wairsan 3, and Muda and PBM one each. Two independents have also won seats.

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