Malaysia’s former authoritarian leader Mahathir Mohamad has been sworn in as prime minister at the age of 92, cementing a historic change of government. Malaysia’s former authoritarian leader Mahathir Mohamad has been sworn in as prime minister at the age of 92, cementing a historic change of government. Mahathir becomes Malaysia’s leader again at age of 92Mr Mahathir staged a stunning political comeback, leading opposition parties to their first election victory in six decades. “We need to have this government today without delay,” Mr Mahathir said before the ceremony. Mr Mahathir said the new government will not conduct a witch-hunt, but Mr Najib will have to face the consequences if he has broken the law.

Source: Irish Independent May 10, 2018 16:52 UTC