Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, at 94 the world's oldest leader, submitted his resignation to the king on Monday (Feb 24) his office said. The decision came after a bid by his political partners to bring down the government. which did not materialise on Sunday. - The Star/ANN
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (The Star/ANN): In an unexpected turn of events, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has quit as the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
His letter of resignation was delivered to the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong (the King) of Malaysia at 1pm at the Palace on Monday (Feb 24).
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