Mahathir's pick of anti-graft chief sparks doubts on succession

Opposition leader hints Latheefa pick is 'conspiracy' to keep Anwar from PM post

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Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, left, and Anwar Ibrahim. (Photo by Manami Yamada /Akira Kodaka)

P PREM KUMAR, Nikkei staff writer

KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's ruling Pakatan Harapan, or Alliance of Hope coalition, appears to have a clear transition plan, with both Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and his likely successor, Anwar Ibrahim, repeatedly stating that the premiership will pass from Mahathir to Anwar on "an agreed timeline."

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