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Malaysia in transition

Malaysia's Mahathir resigns amid political turmoil

King appoints nonagenarian as caretaker PM, as rivals scramble for power

Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.    © Reuters
CK TAN and P PREM KUMAR, Nikkei staff writers | Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad stepped down on Monday following an internal coup to form a new ruling coalition.

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