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    Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Yassin resigns

    Muhyiddin, who came to power in March 2020, will remain as caretaker until a new premier is appointed, the palace said.

    Reuters
    August 16, 2021 / 12:46 IST
    Malaysia's Prime Minister and former interior minister Muhyiddin Yassin waves to reporters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on March 1, 2020 (Reuters)

    Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin offered his resigation on Monday but will remain as a caretaker premier, the palace said in a statement, after months of political turmoil caused by infighting in his ruling coalition.

    Muhyiddin, who came to power in March 2020, will remain as caretaker until a new premier is appointed, the palace said.

    Reuters
    first published: Aug 16, 2021 12:47 pm

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