Jailed Malaysian politician could become PM

Malaysia sees the return of Mahathir Mohamad 26.01.2018

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92-year old Mohamad pulls off surprise win in Malaysia 10.05.2018

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Malaysia's PM-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim cements return to politics 13.10.2018

Almost two decades after he was jailed on disputed sodomy charges, Anwar Ibraham has won a new parliamentary seat. Now aged 71, he is expected to succeed Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad in two years.

Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad seeks immediate pardon for Anwar Ibrahim 11.05.2018

Mahathir said the king has indicated he was willing to grant a full pardon to Anwar immediately. The new prime minister has pledged to give his job to Anwar, who he sacked as his deputy two decades ago.

Malaysia's royalty to pick new king 23.01.2019

Malaysia's new monarch will be selected from a group of nine sultans. The ceremonial proceedings at the top of the Southeast Asian nation won't mark the beginning of a new era, but are not completely irrelevant either.

Malaysia: Mahathir Mohamad sworn in as prime minister, capping off election upset 10.05.2018

Mahathir Mohamad has been sworn in as Malaysia's new prime minister, capping a remarkable political comeback by the 92-year-old. The Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition was dethroned on Wednesday after six decades in power.