Dr Mahathir Mohamad
Capable people, not party reps: Mahathir’s plans for new government
Malaysia’s Interim Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad reveals his plan for the new government, saying that he wants a cabinet comprising capable individuals and not just party loyalists.
Attendance will be factor in cabinet reshuffle: Dr Mahathir
Malaysian MPs who do not attend enough Dewan Rakyat sittings will get a talking to by the country's Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad himself.
End Rohingya crisis now, Dr Mahathir tells international community
Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has sounded the clarion call for the international community to put the Rohingya crisis squarely on its radar with a view to resolving it quickly.
Dr Mahathir goes horse riding as morning drizzle partially clears air
The haze blanketing much of the Klang Valley did not stop Dr Mahathir Mohamad from taking part in one of his favourite leisure activities -- horse riding.
Dr Mahathir, now 94, says he has just one simple birthday wish
As birthday wishes pour in for the oldest prime minister in the world, Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad says he only has one birthday wish – to see Malaysia on the road to recovery.
Only people can change the prime minister: Mahathir
“Vote me out if you want,” says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in an apparent response to Tunku Mahkota Johor Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim's statement that the prime minister should be changed.
Not just about skyscrapers, blue skies, clean rivers important too: Dr Mahathir
Dr Mahathir Mohamad says Malaysia will not be successful as a developed nation, if it did not balance physical development with the preservation of nature and maintaining the existing environment.
I love Malaysia Airlines, but it seems like we can't afford it: Dr Mahathir
There are several parties that have expressed interest in buying the troubled national airlines Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAS), says Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Mahathir unfazed by Najib's popularity on social media
Dr Mahathir Mohamad is unperturbed by the sudden popularity of his predecessor Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on social media.
Forster's third democratic cheer: Mahathir (as a symbol)?
EM Forster, almost a lone-wolf democracy crusader between the two world wars, confronted as unpalatable a European playground as many African, Asian, and Latin American countries striving to convince others of their democratic claims face today: an uphill battle in which the institutionalised forces against democracy, such as extreme rightists/leftists and militarism, were usually at least as strong as those
Oldest leaders: Hasina fourth senior in Asia, Mahathir top in world
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, 70, has been ranked the fourth senior head of state based on age in Asia while Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad is the world’s oldest.
Malaysia cops deny raid on apartment belonging to Najib’s family
Kuala Lumpur city police chief Comm Mazlan Lazim has denied a Reuters news report that police had raided a luxury apartment said to belong to family members of Najib Razak.
We accept the verdict of the people: Najib
Barisan Nasional did not cheat in the general election, says its Chairman Najib Tun Razak.
Malaysia may renegotiate some deals with China: Mahathir
Malaysia may renegotiate some deals with China, former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad says, just hours after his coalition secured a stunning election win against the government of Najib Razak.
Mahathir says poised to lead Malaysia again after shock election win
Mahathir Mohamad brushed aside doubts that he would become Malaysia's next prime minister following his shock election victory over the coalition that has ruled the Southeast Asian nation for six decades since independence from Britain.
Mahathir-led opposition wins Malaysia general election
An alliance of opposition parties spearheaded by Mahathir Mohamad won Malaysia's general election on Thursday, official results show, setting the veteran strongman on course for a return to the Prime Minister's Office he occupied for 22 years.
Will there be a 'Malay tsunami' for Mahathir?
Nearly 15 million Malaysians will go to polls today to elect 222 members of the 14th federal parliament and representatives for 12 state legislatures. Parliament majority is 112 seats. The 13th parliament was dissolved on April 6 and the nominations of candidates were finalised on April 28, when the 11-day formal campaigning started that would determine the fate of scandal-plagued Prime Minister Najib Razak (64), who is leading the interim government.
Dr Mahathir Mohamad admitted to hospital for chest infection
Pakatan Harapan Chairman Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Malaysia for a chest infection.
Not all thrilled by idea of Mahathir as Malaysia's PM
Malaysians are divided on opposition pact's choice of ex-PM to lead Malaysia if it wins polls.