KUALA LUMPUR -- The contest between two men hoping to succeed Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has devolved into a mudslinging campaign, with police arresting an aide of anointed heir Anwar Ibrahim for allegedly leaking a sex tape smearing the opponent.
Malaysia in transition
Malaysia succession race in disarray after Anwar-aide arrest
Sex tape mudslinging hurts front-runners while Mahathir's son shows interest
The recent controversy over a sex video could impact who will succeed Mahathir Mohamad as Malaysia's next prime minister. © Reuters
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