Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin took his oath of office as the eight Prime Minister of Malaysia before the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah at Istana Negara.

The swearing-in took place at Balai Singgahsana Kecil (Minor Throne Room) at 10.33am.

Al-Sultan Abdullah appointed Muhyiddin as the new prime minister in accordance with Articles 40(2)(a) and 43(2)(a) of the Federal Constitution.