On Twitter, Bersatu’s Datuk Seri Azmin Ali said he has confidence Ismail will do a good job while Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman said he would continue to fight for policies as the Opposition. "Congratulations Ismail Sabri on your appointment as prime minister. I am confident you will continue to work towards developing a strong Malaysia. We will stand firm and win together,” said Azmin. "Congratulations to Ismail Sabri on your appointment as Malaysia’s new prime minister. I will continue to serve as an opposition MP, bringing forth good policies and ideas while ensuring checks and balances on every government decision,” Syed Saddiq tweeted. "Congrats #PM9. May God bless Malaysia. Let’s pick up the pieces and fight again,” PKR’s Sim Tze Tzin said in a tweet. Ismail was appointed as the ninth prime minister after the Yang di-Pertuan Agong was satisfied that he had the support of 114 lawmakers or enough for a simple majority. He replaces Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin who resigned as the prime minister on Monday.