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Mahathir is back, but now as ‘interim’ Prime Minister.

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After a shocking announcement stating his resignation as the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dr. Mahathir has now been reappointed to continue serving in the role again.

Although the Yang di-Pertuan Agong had accepted the resignation earlier today, Dr. Mahathir has now been reappointed to hold the position as an “interim” until a successor is found.

Dr. Mahathir will continue to manage the country’s administration until a new candidate for Prime Minister is appointed and the Cabined is formed, according to Chief Secretary to the Government Datuk Seri Mohd Zuki Ali.

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Dr. Mahathir is now 94 years old.

This is the second time Dr Mahathir has quit his post, making him both Malaysia’s longest-serving and shortest-serving Prime Minister.

Dr Mahathir is now 94 years old, the oldest Prime Minister in the world today..

Alfred Lee
Journalist at News Asia Today. I write about topics related to lifestyle and entrepreneurship in Asia. Feel free to reach out to me at alfred [at] newsasiatoday.com. Also a big time foodie.