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Who is Malaysia's king and why is he picking the prime minister?

As the country's constitutional monarch, King Al Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah plays a largely ceremonial role but can appoint a premier he believes will command a majority in parliament.

The making of Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir's resignation

Although Mahathir Mohamad's sudden departure from the top post came as a surprise to many political pundits, the country's power corridors have been strife with political bickering over the past week.

The beginning of the end for Malaysia’s Najib Razak

Will Najib's trial create a precedent for fighting corruption and holding the powerful accountable?

Can multiparty democracy work in multiethnic Malaysia?

Multiparty rule previously came to a violent end in Malaysia. History will likely not repeat itself if politicians can focus on national issues and avoid pandering to ethnic, regional or religious constituencies.

Malaysia's Mahathir says Anwar Ibrahim to get full pardon

Malaysia's political landscape has been shaped in part for nearly two decades by a feud between Mahathir Mohamad and Anwar, but in a striking turn of events the two leaders have joined forces.

Mahathir sworn in as Malaysia's prime minister

Opposition leader and veteran politician, Mahathir Mohamad was invited by Malaysia's king to form a government after the victory of the opposition Pakatan Harapan (Alliance of Hope) over the government of Najib Razak's Barisan Nasional.

Mahathir Mohamad's victory marks a new era for Malaysia

Malaysians have delivered a shock election victory to the opposition alliance, and in the process have ended sixty years of political dominance centred around one party. So why have Malaysians upended the status quo?

Mahathir's opposition wins majority in Malaysian parliament

Results show the opposition alliance led by the country's former leader Mahathir Mohamad has won 112 seats in the national election, ending the 60-year rule of the National Front.

Malaysia's scandal-hit prime minister faces ex-mentor in elections

Malaysians flocked to vote in elections which pit an opposition led by former authoritarian leader Mahathir Mohamad against the ruling coalition of sullied Prime Minister Najib Razak.

Five things to know about Malaysia’s elections

Malaysia's incumbent Prime Minister Najib Razak is expected to win the country's general elections on May 9. But he's expected to face a tough challenge from former premier and mentor Mahathir Mohamad.