Mahathir Mohamad

Malaysia's former PM Mahathir discharged from hospital

Mahathir, who served as prime minister for more than two decades, has a history of heart problems and has been in and out of hospital several times in recent years.

Mahathir hospitalised with lung infection; defamation trial postponed

The 99-year-old was on the witness stand on Oct 14, and was due to appear in court again on Oct 16 and 17

Malaysian King accepts Mahathir's resignation but appoints him interim premier

Malaysia's King has accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad but appoints him as interim premier.

Dr Mahathir suggests he could stay in office beyond 2020

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad suggests he may seek to stay in power after 2020.

Mahathir warns of possible trade sanctions on Malaysia

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has said his exports-reliant country could be hit with trade sanctions amid rising protectionism highlighted by the US-China tariff war.

Malaysia won't support Suu Kyi anymore

Malaysia will no longer support the leadership of Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi over her handling of the Rohingya crisis in her country, Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday.

Modi meets Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohammad

Visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a “productive exchange of views” during a meeting with newly-elected Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad in Kuala Lumpur.

Mahathir to stay up to two years as Malaysia leader, no deal for Najib

Malaysia's 92-year-old new leader Mahathir Mohamad says he expects to stay as prime minister for up to two years and vows not to cut any deals to keep his predecessor out of jail for alleged corruption.

Mahathir says king willing to grant pardon for jailed politician Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia's newly-elected Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says on Friday that the country's monarch has indicated he is willing to grant a full pardon to jailed politician Anwar Ibrahim immediately.

May 10, 2018
May 10, 2018

Malaysia's Mahathir meets with king after stunning election win

Malaysian ex-leader Mahathir Mohamad, 92, met with the king as he seeks permission to swiftly form a government and quell concerns around the succession after a stunning win over the coalition that has ruled for six decades.

May 10, 2018
May 10, 2018

Malaysia Polls: Mahathir-led opposition gets historic victory

Malaysia's veteran ex-leader Mahathir Mohamad, 92, won a shock election victory yesterday, in a political earthquake that toppled the country's scandal-plagued premier and ousted a regime that has ruled for over six decades.

April 10, 2018
April 10, 2018

Malaysia to hold general election on May 9; close contest expected

Malaysia will hold a general election on May 9, the country's Election Commission (EC) says, in what could be the toughest test of the ruling-coalition's 61-year grip on power.

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