Malaysian PM resigns

Addis Ababa, February 24, 2020 (FBC) -Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad has resigned in a surprise move that could unravel the ruling coalition.

The resignation of Mr Mahathir, 94, comes amid rumours that he may form a new coalition without his designated successor, Anwar Ibrahim.

The world’s oldest elected leader returned to power in 2018.

In a surprise victory, he ousted then-prime minister Najib Razak, who is on trial charged with taking millions of dollars from a government wealth fund.

The Prime Minister’s Office said the letter of resignation to the king was submitted at 13:00 local time (05:00 GMT).

No other details were included in the statement. It is not clear who will be the next prime minister.

Source: BBC