Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made major changes to his cabinet on Tuesday, appointing the chief of the country's largest state pension fund as second finance minister in an effort to rebuild trust after a year in office.

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Twitter has removed former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad's tweet, which essentially glorified the terror attack that struck France on Thursday.

The micro-blogging site said the tweet violated its rules.

Twitter first labelled the tweet with a disclaimer stating the post violated its rules but was being left up because it was in public interest. It later completely deleted the tweet but left the remaining of the thread intact.

The violent knife attack in Nice left three people dead.

The attack came in the aftermath of French President Emmanuel Macron's criticism of radical Islam after a school teacher, was beheaded by an 18-year-old for showing cartoons depicting Prophet Mohammed in class.

In a series of 13 tweets, Mahathir Mohamad posting from his personal Twitter handle lashed out at Macron for not being "civilised" and for being "very primitive in blaming the religion of Islam and Muslims for the killing of the school teacher".

The tweet sparked an angry outburst on social media with many users calling out the former Malaysian prime minister.

Cedric O, France's Secretary for Digital Sector also condemned the post and urged Twitter to suspend the account of the former Malaysian prime minister and said in a tweet: "If not, Twitter would be an accomplice to a formal call for murder."

"I just spoke with the Managing Director of Twitter France. The account of former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad must be immediately suspended. If not, Twitter would be an accomplice to a formal call for murder," Cedric O tweeted.

The knife attack followed another attack was witnessed on Thursday where a knife-wielding man killed two women and a man at the Notre-Dame Basilica in Nice and injured several others. The police detained the attacker and launched an investigation on terrorism grounds.

The attack in Nice followed a knife-stabbing attempt in France's southeastern city of Avignon and another one at the French Consulate in Saudi Arabia.

A few days ago, Samuel Paty, a school teacher, was beheaded by an 18-year-old teenager on the outskirts of Paris after he showed cartoons depicting the Prophet during a lesson.&nbsp; 
Paty was posthumously granted France's highest award, the Legion d'Honneur, and commemorated in the national ceremony at the Sorbonne University in Paris.

Twitter has removed former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad's tweet, which essentially glorified the terror attack that struck France on Thursday. The micro-blogging site said the tweet violated its rules.

Twitter has removed former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad's tweet, which essentially glorified the terror attack that struck France on Thursday. The micro-blogging site said the tweet violated its rules. Twitter first labelled the tweet with a disclaimer stating the post violated its rules but was being left up because it was in public interest. It later completely deleted the tweet but left the remaining of the thread intact. The violent knife attack in Nice left three people dead. The attack came in the aftermath of French President Emmanuel Macron's criticism of radical Islam after a school teacher, was beheaded by an 18-year-old for showing cartoons depicting Prophet Mohammed in class. In a series of 13 tweets, Mahathir Mohamad posting from his personal Twitter handle lashed out at Macron for not being "civilised" and for being "very primitive in blaming the religion of Islam and Muslims for the killing of the school teacher". The tweet sparked an angry outburst on social media with many users calling out the former Malaysian prime minister. Cedric O, France's Secretary for Digital Sector also condemned the post and urged Twitter to suspend the account of the former Malaysian prime minister and said in a tweet: "If not, Twitter would be an accomplice to a formal call for murder." "I just spoke with the Managing Director of Twitter France. The account of former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad must be immediately suspended. If not, Twitter would be an accomplice to a formal call for murder," Cedric O tweeted. The knife attack followed another attack was witnessed on Thursday where a knife-wielding man killed two women and a man at the Notre-Dame Basilica in Nice and injured several others. The police detained the attacker and launched an investigation on terrorism grounds. The attack in Nice followed a knife-stabbing attempt in France's southeastern city of Avignon and another one at the French Consulate in Saudi Arabia. A few days ago, Samuel Paty, a school teacher, was beheaded by an 18-year-old teenager on the outskirts of Paris after he showed cartoons depicting the Prophet during a lesson. Paty was posthumously granted France's highest award, the Legion d'Honneur, and commemorated in the national ceremony at the Sorbonne University in Paris.

Twitter deletes former Malaysian PM's tweet that glorified France attack

Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin will ask the king to declare a state of emergency on Friday, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, a move that opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim denounced as an attempt to cling to power.

The sources, who spoke on condition they not be identified as they were not authorised to speak to the media, did not give the reason for the premier's request. The proposed emergency would include the suspension of parliament, which was scheduled to reconvene in November, one of the sources said.

Malaysia is seeing a resurgence in coronavirus cases. Meanwhile, Muhyiddin is facing a leadership challenge from Anwar, who said last month he had majority support in parliament to form a new government.

Responding to reports of the state of emergency, Anwar said in a statement on Friday: "We have a government which lacks legitimacy and which knows it would fail to demonstrate majority support in parliament and is using the COVID-19 crisis as an excuse to justify its abuse of power."

Under the constitution, the king can declare a state of emergency if he is satisfied there is a threat to national security, the economy, or public order. Malaysia last declared a national emergency in 1969 after civil unrest and race riots.

The sources did not disclose the full range of measures that Muhyiddin would seek to implement. State news agency Bernama said Muhyiddin was in a meeting with King Al-Sultan Abdullah.

Muhyiddin's office and the palace did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Muhyiddin, who came to power in March with just a two-seat majority in parliament, has been under pressure since Anwar's declaration that he now has majority support in parliament to oust him.

The government is scheduled to propose the budget for 2021 on Nov. 6, and there have been questions over whether the premier would be able to muster a majority to push that through. The emergency rule could mean the budget is not put to a vote at that time.

Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin will ask the king to declare a state of emergency on Friday, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, a move that opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim denounced as an attempt to cling to power.

Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin will ask the king to declare a state of emergency on Friday, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, a move that opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim denounced as an attempt to cling to power. The sources, who spoke on condition they not be identified as they were not authorised to speak to the media, did not give the reason for the premier's request. The proposed emergency would include the suspension of parliament, which was scheduled to reconvene in November, one of the sources said. Malaysia is seeing a resurgence in coronavirus cases. Meanwhile, Muhyiddin is facing a leadership challenge from Anwar, who said last month he had majority support in parliament to form a new government. Responding to reports of the state of emergency, Anwar said in a statement on Friday: "We have a government which lacks legitimacy and which knows it would fail to demonstrate majority support in parliament and is using the COVID-19 crisis as an excuse to justify its abuse of power." Under the constitution, the king can declare a state of emergency if he is satisfied there is a threat to national security, the economy, or public order. Malaysia last declared a national emergency in 1969 after civil unrest and race riots. The sources did not disclose the full range of measures that Muhyiddin would seek to implement. State news agency Bernama said Muhyiddin was in a meeting with King Al-Sultan Abdullah. Muhyiddin's office and the palace did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Muhyiddin, who came to power in March with just a two-seat majority in parliament, has been under pressure since Anwar's declaration that he now has majority support in parliament to oust him. The government is scheduled to propose the budget for 2021 on Nov. 6, and there have been questions over whether the premier would be able to muster a majority to push that through. The emergency rule could mean the budget is not put to a vote at that time.

Malaysian Prime Minister to ask king to declare state of emergency: Sources

The 94-year-old Prime Minister of Malaysia has expressed his intention to step down on Thursday.&nbsp;

Without giving an exact date, he has said that he is willing to retire in the next nine months.

Mahathir became Prime Minister for the first time way back in 1981 and officially retired in 2003.

In 2007, Mahathir had bypass surgery after he suffered a couple of heart attacks.

Ten years later, he became the world's oldest head of state after winning historic victory in Malaysia election in 2018. Mahathir decided to run for office again because he was angry at how corrupt the government had become.

Mahathir chairs the ruling four-party coalition called the alliance of hope. 
It includes his influential arch nemesis-turned-ally, Anwar Ibrahim.

According to the coalition agreement, 72-year old Anwar is prime minister-in-waiting.

It was decided that Mahathir would pass on the premiership to Anwar who was then in jail.

The exact date of the handover has not been discussed so far.

According to those close to the Prime Minister say that he will leave the office after he hosts the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in November.

Most observers believe that Mahathir wants to continue in power for the next 3-years and that he could form a new Muslim-based coalition with opposition parties.

Meanwhile, the issue has taken a toll on the government.

Despite bringing political stability it has been hit by scandals and infighting.

It is also facing accusations of not delivering on election promises; all this uncertainty is expected to impact sentiments of those looking to invest in the country.

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.

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. Mahathir became Prime Minister for the first time way back in 1981 and officially retired in 2003. In 2007, Mahathir had bypass surgery after he suffered a couple of heart attacks. Ten years later, he became the world's oldest head of state after winning historic victory in Malaysia election in 2018. Mahathir decided to run for office again because he was angry at how corrupt the government had become. Mahathir chairs the ruling four-party coalition called the alliance of hope. It includes his influential arch nemesis-turned-ally, Anwar Ibrahim. According to the coalition agreement, 72-year old Anwar is prime minister-in-waiting. It was decided that Mahathir would pass on the premiership to Anwar who was then in jail. The exact date of the handover has not been discussed so far. According to those close to the Prime Minister say that he will leave the office after he hosts the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in November. Most observers believe that Mahathir wants to continue in power for the next 3-years and that he could form a new Muslim-based coalition with opposition parties. Meanwhile, the issue has taken a toll on the government. Despite bringing political stability it has been hit by scandals and infighting. It is also facing accusations of not delivering on election promises; all this uncertainty is expected to impact sentiments of those looking to invest in the country.

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

Malaysia&#39;s Prime Minister Najib Razak reshuffled his cabinet today in a bid to strengthen the ruling coalition, amid speculation that he could call an early election next year. 
 
Mah Siew Keong, a senior ethnic Chinese politician, was appointed plantation industry and commodities minister. Noh Omar, a leader in Najib&#39;s United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), was appointed Minister for Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government, the prime minister told a press conference. 
 
(Reuters)

The move comes amid speculation of Razak calling an early election next year

Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak reshuffled his cabinet today in a bid to strengthen the ruling coalition, amid speculation that he could call an early election next year. Mah Siew Keong, a senior ethnic Chinese politician, was appointed plantation industry and commodities minister. Noh Omar, a leader in Najib's United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), was appointed Minister for Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government, the prime minister told a press conference. (Reuters)

Malaysia PM Najib Razak reshuffles cabinet to strengthen coalition

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak today sacked his former deputy from the ruling party, and said he needed more time to think about a cabinet reshuffle. 
 
Former deputy prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was sacked from the United Malay National Organisation (UMNO), along with Mukhriz Mahathir, the son of former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad. 
 
Both have been tough critics of Razak, calling for his resignation following allegations of graft and mismanagement at scandal-hit state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). 
 
Razak, who chaired the advisory board of 1MDB, has faced intense pressure following revelations that up to $1 billion had been deposited into his personal account. Razak has denied any wrongdoing. 
 
He also said he needed more time to think about a cabinet reshuffle. He announced his plan to rejig the lineup after the ruling coalition won the Sarawak state elections by an increased majority last month. 
 
&quot;I need more time to think about it,&quot; he told reporters. 
 
The last cabinet reshuffle was last July, when Razak culled leaders critical of his handling of 1MDB. 
 
Malaysia&#39;s ruling coalition, Barisan Nasional, coasted to victory in two by-elections earlier this month, defying a political movement led by Mahathir who has sought to turn voters against Razak. 
 
The wins, along with a landslide win in the Borneo state of Sarawak last month, prompted some political experts to believe Razak may call snap polls. 
 
Razak dismissed these rumours. 
 
&quot;(National) polls are not governed by by-elections. National polls are governed by various other factors,&quot; he said. 
 
(Reuters)

Yassin was among Razak's toughest critic, calling for his resignation after $1 billion appeared in his personal bank account

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak today sacked his former deputy from the ruling party, and said he needed more time to think about a cabinet reshuffle. Former deputy prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was sacked from the United Malay National Organisation (UMNO), along with Mukhriz Mahathir, the son of former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad. Both have been tough critics of Razak, calling for his resignation following allegations of graft and mismanagement at scandal-hit state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). Razak, who chaired the advisory board of 1MDB, has faced intense pressure following revelations that up to $1 billion had been deposited into his personal account. Razak has denied any wrongdoing. He also said he needed more time to think about a cabinet reshuffle. He announced his plan to rejig the lineup after the ruling coalition won the Sarawak state elections by an increased majority last month. "I need more time to think about it," he told reporters. The last cabinet reshuffle was last July, when Razak culled leaders critical of his handling of 1MDB. Malaysia's ruling coalition, Barisan Nasional, coasted to victory in two by-elections earlier this month, defying a political movement led by Mahathir who has sought to turn voters against Razak. The wins, along with a landslide win in the Borneo state of Sarawak last month, prompted some political experts to believe Razak may call snap polls. Razak dismissed these rumours. "(National) polls are not governed by by-elections. National polls are governed by various other factors," he said. (Reuters)

Malaysian PM sacks his former deputy, considers cabinet reshuffle

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