Malaysia elections: Reformist leader Anwar Ibrahim close to becoming next Prime Minister
Anwar Ibrahim's Pakatan Harapan, or Alliance of Hope, topped the race with 82 parliamentary seats, short of the 112 needed for a majority. Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin's Malay-centric Perikatan Nasional, or National Alliance, won 73 seats.
Nov 24, 2022, 09:48 AM ISTDNA: PM Modi meets Malayasian Prime Minister in Russia, seeks extradition of Zakir Naik
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the second day of his Russia visit on Thursday met Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad as well as his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe to discuss bilateral ties in areas including economic and defence sectors.
Sep 05, 2019, 22:42 PM ISTRemove warships to reduce tensions in South China Sea: Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad
He called for a multi-nation anti-piracy force to keep the South China Sea safe.
Jun 20, 2018, 11:38 AM IST'For China, by China, of China' not acceptable: Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad on Belt and Road Initiative
He had earlier warned that these Chinese projects are a debt trap for poorer countries.
Jun 20, 2018, 10:57 AM ISTElection over, new Malaysia PM Mahathir Mohamad gets down to business
Mahathir, 92, was sworn into office by Malaysia`s constitutional monarch late on Thursday, becoming the world`s oldest elected leader
May 11, 2018, 10:11 AM ISTMalaysian PM Najib Razak meets superstar Rajinikanth
Razak is in the Chennai to receive an honorary doctorate from Thanjavur University.
Mar 31, 2017, 15:14 PM IST'Islamic State militants plotted to kidnap Malaysian PM Najib last year'
Malaysian police foiled a plot by the Islamic State (IS) militant group to kidnap Prime Minister Najib Razak and other senior ministers last year, the country`s deputy premier said on Tuesday.
Mar 08, 2016, 12:43 PM IST