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Malaysia's interim leader Mahathir Mohamad speaks during a press conference after Muhyiddin Yassin was appointed as new prime minister in Kuala Lumpur, Sunday, March 1, 2020. Malaysia's king on Saturday appointed seasoned politician Muhyiddin as the country's new leader, trumping Mahathir's bid to return to power after a week of political turmoil that followed his resignation as prime minister. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Mahathir seeks Parliament vote as new Malaysian PM sworn in

By EILEEN NG - Associated Press

Malaysia's interim leader Mahathir Mohamad leaves after delivering a speech at the committee on the exercise of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The speaker of Malaysia's House rejected Mahathir Mohamad's call for a vote next week to chose a new premier, deepening the country's political turmoil after the ruling alliance collapsed this week. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Malaysia’s Mahathir loses bid to return as prime minister

By EILEEN NG - Associated Press

Malaysian interim leader Mahathir Mohamad speaks during a press conference at his office in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. Mahathir says Parliament will pick a new prime minister after the king failed to establish who has majority support following the collapse of the ruling coalition. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Malaysia’s Mahathir suffers blow as supporters abandon him

By EILEEN NG - Associated Press