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MAHATHIR

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 15, 2022
Former Malaysian leader Mahathir makes condolence visit to Abe's home
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad paid a condolence visit to the home of slain former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo on Friday, as he stopped over in Japan on his way back from South Korea.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Aug 27, 2021
Malaysia returns to the old order, old ways
The return of the old political guard without the public being given an opportunity to weigh in has angered many Malaysians.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 21, 2021
New Malaysian prime minister brings old guard back as pandemic concerns rise
The swearing in of Ismail Sabri Yaakob caps weeks of political upheaval, which pushed former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to resign over the handling of the pandemic.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 1, 2020
Malaysia’s once-peripheral king emerges as major political force
For Malaysia, where one coalition ruled for six straight decades until the 2018 election, it's relatively new for the monarch to play such a prominent role in politics.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 24, 2020
Malaysia poised for more turmoil as Anwar Ibrahim makes bid for power
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin denounced the move on Wednesday and challenged Anwar to prove his assertion.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 23, 2020
Malaysia opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim claims majority to form new government
The road ahead remains uncertain as he has not received a nod from Malaysia's king, who could instead choose to call for elections.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Mar 9, 2020
Malaysian machinations: How Mahathir Mohamad lost the plot
In May 2018, Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad was in the grand ballroom of a Sheraton hotel near Kuala Lumpur, jubilantly announcing his return as prime minister after defeating an alliance that had run the country for 60 years.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 8, 2020
Malaysian palace denies 'royal coup' in appointing new prime minister, Muhyiddin Yassin
Malaysia's palace on Sunday denied allegations of a "royal coup" in appointing the country's prime minister after veteran leader Mahathir Mohamad resigned, saying the king used his discretionary powers prescribed in the constitution.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Mar 2, 2020
Fresh out of power, 94-year-old Mahathir plots comeback in Malaysia
Mahathir Mohamad may be at least temporarily out of power, but the 94-year-old leader isn't going down without a fight.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 1, 2020
Overlooked no more: 'Malay first' Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin takes the reins in Malaysia
Long overshadowed by colorful contemporaries, the man who emerged from a week of turmoil as Malaysia's new prime minister on Sunday is a publicity-shy picture of conservatism.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 29, 2020
Malaysia's Mahathir will run for prime minister again, with help of rival Anwar
Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad will run for prime minister on behalf of the former ruling coalition, he said on Saturday, less than a week after he quit and plunged the country into political turmoil.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 25, 2020
Malaysia power struggle boils over with Mahathir Mohamad's resignation
A long-simmering power struggle in Malaysia boiled over on Monday, with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad kicking off a leadership race with his main coalition partner that could finally determine his successor.
BUSINESS
Nov 1, 2019
In record deal, U.S. to recoup $1 billion from Malaysian fugitive Jho Low
The U.S. Justice Department has struck a deal to recoup $1 billion in funds allegedly looted from a Malaysian state investment fund by fugitive financier Jho Low, in a record capture for a U.S. anti-corruption probe.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Oct 23, 2019
Malaysia privately discusses Goldman Sachs penalty of $2 billion over 1MDB scandal
Again and again, Malaysia has publicly demanded Goldman Sachs pay an eye-popping $7.5 billion for its role in the 1MDB scandal. But privately, Malaysian negotiators are considering settling for a fraction of that.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 5, 2019
Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad to visit Kyoto with samurai bonds on the agenda
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is set to make a three-day visit to Kyoto beginning Friday, Japan's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 7, 2019
Japan should support nuclear ban treaty, says Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad
Visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Wednesday that Japan, as the world's only country to be attacked with nuclear weapons in war, should support a U.N. treaty banning such weapons.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 21, 2019
Sex tapes apparently showing Mahathir aide with another man cloud PM's succession plan
Leaked sex videos purporting to show a potential successor to Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad with another man have deepened rifts within the ruling coalition and raised concerns of a turbulent transition from the 93-year-old leader.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 31, 2019
Japan and Malaysia eye close ties based on Mahathir's 'Look East' policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Malaysian counterpart, Mahathir Mohamad, agreed Friday to deepen bilateral relations through Kuala Lumpur's "Look East" economic development policy, which is heavily modeled after Japan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 10, 2019
Dreams of economic revival after Mahathir's return fade in Malaysia
A year ago, Malaysian land surveyor Muhammad Nur Aliff had high hopes that a shock election victory by 93-year-old Mahathir Mohamad could be the catalyst for reform and revival in a country hobbled by sky-high public debt and corruption.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 2, 2019
Malaysia still in talks with china over $20 billion rail project: report
Talks for a $20 billion Malaysian rail project are still ongoing, with the Southeast Asian nation expecting to make a decision "as soon as possible," the Star newspaper reported, citing Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.

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