Malaysia's interim Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks as he unveils an economic stimulus plan, aimed at combating the impact from the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, at the Prime Minister's Office in Putrajaya on February 27, 2020. (Photo: AFP)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- The candidate of new Malaysian prime minister will be decided by the lower house of parliament next week, Malaysia's interim Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Thursday, adding that the country may go for a fresh election if no one receives a parliamentary majority.