Langkawi MP Dr Mahathir Mohamad, in a closed-door briefing for his Bersatu supporters aired live on Amanah's Facebook page, blamed Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin and PKR president Anwar Ibrahim for his failure to form the new government.

Mahathir maintained that Bersatu should not work with Umno, of which several leaders are facing trial for grand corruption, and was upset that Muhyiddin has done so.

Mahathir also blamed Anwar for Harapan's brief switch of support.