Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad will stand for the premiership on behalf of the former ruling coalition, the interim prime minister said on Saturday, less than a week after he quit and plunged the country into turmoil.

Malaysian turmoil takes new twist as Mahathir and Anwar ally again

Malaysia's king named former interior minister Muhyiddin Yassin as the new prime minister on Saturday in a shock decision that sidelined old rivals Mahathir Mohamad and Anwar Ibrahim after a week of political turmoil.

Malaysia's king appoints Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister

Malaysia's 94-year-old Mahathir Mohamad lost out in the battle to become prime minister on Saturday as the king named former interior minister Muhyiddin Yassin after a week of political turmoil sparked by Mahathir's resignation.

Malaysia's Mahathir out as King names Muhyiddin Yassin as new Prime Minister

An attempt by supporters of Mahathir Mohamad to grab power in Malaysia has failed. Now, the parliament gets to decide who will be Malaysia's next Prime Minister. This report tells you more.

Gravitas:  A power struggle in Malaysia

Malaysia's parliament will vote Monday on the country's next prime minister in a bid to end a political crisis, but if no candidate has enough support there will be a snap election, Mahathir Mohamad said.

Malaysian parliament to vote on new PM amid crisis

Malaysia's interim Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has proposed the possibilty of a unity government. Also Read: Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad sends resignation letter to king The interim prime minister proposed a unified administration of individuals - one that is devoid of party politics and ideology.

Malaysia in turmoil as Mahathir Mohamad proposes unity government

A day after submitting his resignation letter to Malaysia's king, Mahathir Mohamad went back to work on Tuesday with the new title of interim prime minister. The shock move plunged the country into political turmoil.

Malaysia: Mahathir Mohamad returns as interim PM amid political turmoil 

Malaysia's would-be leader Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday accused 94-year-old Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's party and "traitors" in his own camp of plotting a wholesale change in the ruling coalition that could ultimately deny him the premiership.

Anwar Ibrahim cries foul as Malaysian parties discuss sweeping coalition change

Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has submitted a letter of resignation to Malaysia's king, his office said on Monday, amid talk of forming a new governing coalition.

Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad sends resignation letter to king

The 94-year-old Prime Minister of Malaysia has expressed his intention to step down on Thursday. Without giving an exact date, he has said that he is willing to retire in the next nine months.

Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad expresses his intention to step down

Imran Khan wants aid from Saudi Arabia. At the same time, he doesn't want to miff Malaysia. The Pakistani PM is attempting a tricky balancing act. He is in Malaysia to placate Mahathir Mohamad. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why this visit could be a diplomatic disaster.

Gravitas: Why is Imran Khan in Malaysia

Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Monday said that Malaysia is a too small of a nation to respond to India's boycott of palm oil with trade retaliation. "We are too small to take retaliatory action.

Malaysia too small to respond to India's boycott of palm oil with trade retaliation: Mahathir Mohamad

Comments on India's citizenship law by Microsoft C.E.O Satya Nadella and Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has sparked reactions from BJP lawmakers. Meanwhile, Kerala government has moved the apex court with a petition on C.A.A. Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: CAA, Satya Nadella, Mahathir Mohamad & The Reactions

Days after India decided to put curbs on palm oil imports from Malaysia over a diplomatic row, the government is intending to confine import of microchips amid signs that the trade issue is probably not going to be sifted through soon as the Southeast Asian country keeps on irritating India over Kashmir and the Citizenship (Amendment Act).

India plans to impose new curbs on Malaysia as Mahathir Mohamad continues to comment on CAA

Days after India decided to put curbs on palm oil imports from Malaysia over a diplomatic row, the southeast country's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad expressed concerns on Tuesday while also indicating that he would continue to speak even if it costs his country financially.

Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad takes a dig at India over palm oil import row

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is expected to visit Malaysia later this month in what appears to be the part of damage control effort after Islamabad pulled out of the Kuala Lumpur summit last month, a media report said.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan to call on Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad soon for 'damage control exercise'

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Saturday that Iran, Malaysia, Turkey and Qatar are considering trading amongst themselves through gold and barter system in a bid to prevent any future sanctions on them.

Malaysian PM says Muslim nations considering trade through gold, barter system to avoid sanctions

Is Kuala Lumpur Summit Dividing The Muslim World Instead Of Being A Unifying Force? Mahathir Mohamad, the Prime Minister of Malaysia is an old horse. At 93, he came back to power. Now, he seeks leadership beyond his country through the Kuala Lumpur summit. But the event itself is turning into a flop show. Details in this report. #Gravitas #Mahathir Mohamad #Malaysia

Gravitas: Is Mahathir Mohamad's Leadership Bid Turning Into A Flop Show?

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said the Muslim world is in a "state of crisis". #WION #WIONDispatch #MalaysiaPM #Mahathir Mohamad

WION Dispatch: Malaysia PM flags concerns of Muslims

The president of sanctions-hit Iran called Thursday for Muslim countries to cooperate in fighting US "economic terrorism" at the opening of a summit aimed at tackling the Islamic world's woes.

Iran urges to fight against US 'economic terrorism' at Muslim summit

Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad suggested on Saturday he may seek to stay in power after 2020, just four days after he promised to make way for his anointed successor Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad suggests he could stay in office beyond 2020

Anwar Ibrahim, in line to take over Malaysia's premiership, will be called in for questioning over allegations that he had sexually assaulted a former male aide, police said on Wednesday.

Police to question Malaysia's Anwar over sexual assault claim

Malaysia's government on Tuesday tabled a parliamentary bill seeking to set a two-term limit for the premiership, as Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's administration seeks to fulfill an election pledge aimed at preventing potential abuses of power.

Malaysia pushes for two-term limit for prime ministers

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Wednesday he would consider a cabinet reshuffle to address growing public discontent over his young government's handling of the country, days after a stinging by-election loss.

Malaysia's Mahathir says cabinet reshuffle on cards after by-election loss