Mahathir move plunges Malaysia into turmoil

Political landscape in Southeast Asian oil and gas powerhouse in chaos after elderly premier resigns — yet is still in post

In the spotlight: Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad salutes during the opening of the 14th parliament session in Kuala Lumpur — In the spotlight: Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad salutes during the opening of the 14th parliament session in Kuala LumpurPhoto: AP/SCANPIX

Amanda Battersby

Singapore

Harold Wilson Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim Mahathir Mohamad Asia & Oceania

Published 27 February 2020, 10:28Updated 28 February 2020, 09:41