Malaysia's political turmoil: everything you need to know

Prime minister Mahathir Mohamad’s resignation sets rival parties against each other and could result in a snap electionThe country’s ruling alliance collapsed on Monday after the prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad, the world’s oldest leader, shocked the nation by announcing that he would be stepping down. The king accepted his resignation but asked for him to stay on as interim leader. The country is now in limbo as rival parties rush to strike deals and form a government. Relate