Mahathir Mohamad won a historic election in Malaysia
Highlights:
- Malaysia's opposition alliance headed by veteran ex-leader Mahathir Mohamad won a historic election according to official results that were released on 10 May 2018.
- The south eastern country Malaysia the opposition alliance won a historic election and thus ending the six-decade rule of the ruling coalition.
- It ends the six-decade rule of the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition.
- The results from the Election Commission showed the opposition grouping, “Pakatan Harapan”, plus a party in the Borneo state of Sabah they are allied with, winning 115 seats, over the threshold of 112 seats needed in parliament to form a government.
- Mahathir, who is now poised to become the world's oldest elected prime minister, came out of retirement to take on Prime Minister Najib Razak, who has become embroiled in massive corruption scandal surrounding state fund 1MDB.
Suggested Links
World’s second oldest rock has been discovered in Odisha state - 12 May 18 India have talent surplus of 245 mn workers by 2030: Korn Ferry - 12 May 18 International Nurses' Day being observed globally - 12 May 18 Indo-Myanmar Pact : Both Nation sign seven agreements - 12 May 18 Swachh Bharat Mission in 2018-19: Central Government approved Rs 16,500 cr for the mission - 11 May 18