Mahathir

2-time former premier pledges to take on parties ‘involved in bribery, stealing of money’

A candidate must have the backing of at least 112 MPs to become premier

After resigning as prime minister, Mahathir agreed to a request by the king to stay on until a successor is named

Malaysia does not want to escalate the palm spat with India by talking of any retaliation for now

Malaysian PM Mahathir says it is important for Muslim world to be self-reliant to face future threats

Absence of Saudi Arabia demonstrates some of the divisions in the Muslim world

Promises to step down once major problems left by the previous government are solved

Malaysia seeks Indonesia’s cooperation to state Kuala Lumpur’s stance on IOK issue in UNSC

Describes the existing currency trading in the region as manipulative

It is politically easy, fiscally possible and does not scare investors

Leaves Pakistan with renewed optimism

After 18 years of struggle to become a parliament member and further 28 years to become the PM of Malaysia

Malaysian premier was the chief guest at the Pakistan Day parade

According to Israel decision is motivated by rabid anti-Semitism on PM Mahathir's part

Both premiers extend an invitation for a state visit

Anwar campaigned hard over past two weeks to secure mandate in multi-racial constituency

Mahathir's opposition alliance ends the long hold on power of the Barisan Nasional coalition

In the unlikely event Najib is unseated, Mahathir would become the world's oldest prime minister

PM Najib Razak is under pressure over allegations that billions of dollars had been pilfered from state firms