Malaysia's Muhyiddin Yassin quits as PM, agrees to caretaker role
Muhyiddin's resignation ends a tumultuous 17 months in office, the shortest stint of a Malaysian leader.
Aug 16, 2021, 17:49 PM IST
Malaysia avoids making any comment on Kashmir as ties with India improve
Under the leadership of former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir bin Mohamad, Kaula Lumpur had taken an anti-India stance, making remarks on Kashmir. Malaysia under Mahathir was among the three countries - the other two being Turkey and China to raise Kashmir at UNGA meet in 2019.
Aug 06, 2020, 23:17 PM IST
Malaysian PM unseats house speaker in vote seen as crucial test of support
Malaysia`s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin cleared a major hurdle in parliament on Monday, as lawmakers narrowly approved a motion to remove the lower house speaker, in a vote seen as an important barometer of his support.
Jul 13, 2020, 11:55 AM IST
Muhyiddin Yassin takes oath as new Prime Minister of Malaysia
The swearing-in of Muhyiddin Yassin as Malaysian Prime Minister capped a week of turmoil that began with Mahathir`s resignation in an apparent bid to consolidate power, but ended with him sidelined and complaining of betrayal after decades dominating Malaysian politics.
Mar 01, 2020, 09:32 AM IST
