Malaysia's Anwar denies leadership conflict with Mahathir

Prime minister-in-waiting says succession plan remains intact

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Anwar Ibrahim is due to take over as prime minister from Mahathir Mohamad in 2020.

CK TAN, Nikkei staff writer

KUALA LUMPUR -- Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's anointed successor, on Monday tried to quell rumors about a conflict within the ruling alliance that could impede his path to the job he was promised.

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