Mahathir Mohamad
Malaysia’s Mahathir loses bid to return as prime minister
Malaysia's king on Feb. 29 appointed seasoned politician Muhyiddin Yassin as the country's new leader, trumping Mahathir Mohamad's bid to return to power after a week of political turmoil that followed his resignation as prime minister.
Turmoil in Malaysia as PM Mahathir submits resignation
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, at 94 the world's oldest leader, submitted his resignation to the king on Feb. 24 after a bid by his allies to bring down the government and block the succession of leader-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim.
Turkey, Malaysia sign 15 pacts on science, defense
Turkish and Malaysian officials signed 15 agreements in various fields in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur on Dec. 18 in the presence of both countries' leaders.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad at his official residence to witness the signing of 15 goodwill agreements on science, technology, and defense.
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Trade and Tensions between US and China - Main Topics of ASEAN Leader Meetings
Southeast Asian countries must be united in the face of a trade war launched by US President Donald Trump, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said today at a high-level regional business forum, Reuters reported.
The meeting, not far from the Thai capital, is a co-event at the Southeast Asian Nations Association (ASEAN) summit, against the backdrop of tense US-China relations.
Turkey, Jordan, Malaysia discuss Gaza violence
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke with Jordanian King Abdullah II, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad over the phone on May 15 over recent developments at the Gaza border.
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Erdoğan congratulates new Malaysian PM on election win
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated newly-appointed Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad over the phone on May 12.
Malaysian king decides to pardon opposition's Anwar
Malaysia's king has agreed to pardon Anwar Ibrahim, the country's newly installed prime minister said yesterday, paving the way for the jailed opposition leader to return to politics and potentially become premier.
Malaysian PM announces dissolution of parliament
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak announced on April 6 the dissolution of parliament for a general election that will pose one of the sternest-ever tests for his ruling coalition, due to a massive financial scandal and a challenge from former leader Mahathir Mohamad.
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Malaysia’s Mahathir named opposition PM candidate
Malaysia’s veteran ex-leader Mahathir Mohamad was named as the opposition’s prime ministerial candidate Sunday as a bruising election battle looms against scandal-plagued premier Najib Razak and his long-ruling coalition.
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Former PM Mahathir quits Malaysia's ruling UMNO party, protesting corruption
Malaysia's former premier Mahathir Mohamad said on Feb. 29 that he is quitting the ruling United Malays National Organization (UMNO) party, as it is being seen as "supporting corruption" under Prime Minister Najib Razak's leadership.