The Malaysian opposition leader has backed an inquiry into the origins of the coronavirus,but cautioned against simply targeting China with the probe.
Muhyiddin Yassin has been sworn in as the new prime minister,but Mahathir Mohamad says the 94-year-old has the backing of a majority of lawmakers.
Mahathir didn't make clear in the statement if he was restoring the former alliance,which won a stunning victory in May 2018 elections.
Who will be the next prime minister of Malaysia? No one knows yet so a weekend of furious horse-trading looms.
Malaysians are facing a snap election if its bitterly divided MPs can't agree on a prime ministerial candidate next Monday.
After another day of drama in Malaysian politics,it is still not clear who will be the country's next prime minister.
The political crisis in Malaysia has deepened,but whatever happens Mahathir Mohamad looks set to remain prime minister.
Mahathir's shock resignation came after 24 hours of high political drama and after months of speculation about the stability of the governing Pakatan Harapan (Alliance of Hope) coalition.
Mahathir Mohamad won the 2018 election promising to deliver a"new Malaysia"and to hand power to Anwar Ibrahim. Now,their alliance is on the verge of collapse.
A leaked sex tape has rocked Malaysian politics and raised questions about the smooth hand over of power from Mahathir Mohamad to Anwar Ibrahim.
Anwar Ibrahim has won back a seat in Malaysia's parliament. But he should not rush to replace Mahathir Mohamad.