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(AP) — Malaysia’s king has accepted Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s shocking resignation but has reappointed him as interim leader following the collapse of the ruling alliance in a major political upheaval less than two years after its historic election victory.
The stunning turn of events comes amid plans by Mahathir’s supporters in his Bersatu party to team up with opposition parties to form a new government and thwart the transition of power to his named successor, Anwar Ibrahim. The Bersatu party announced it has quit the alliance, along with 11 lawmakers from Anwar’s party.
Bersatu says Mahathir also has quit as party chairman.
