Malaysian PM Mahathir submits resignation to the king statement

    Kuala Lumpur, Feb 24 (AFP) Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, at 94 the world's oldest leader, submitted his resignation to the king on Monday, his office said, after a bid by his political partners to bring down the government.
    Mahathir "has sent a resignation letter as prime minister of Malaysia", said a statement from his office. (AFP) RS RS

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