Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Ismail Sabri appointed new prime minister of Malaysia 

Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah has appointed former deputy prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob as new prime minister of the country, the national palace said on Friday. Ismail Sabri will succeed Muhyiddin Yassin, who resigned on Monday after losing majority support in the lower house of parliament. Ismail Sabri, 61, is … Read more

Muhyiddin Yassin to replace Mahathir Mohamad on Sunday

Mahathir Mohamad

Malaysia’s king Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah has appointed former Malaysian interior minister and president of the Bersatu party Muhyiddin Yassin as the new prime minister. Malaysian royal officials released a press release according to which Muhyiddin Yassin will be sworn in on Sunday as he likely commands the most support of any candidate. The … Read more