Mahathir quits Malaysia's ruling UMNO party, protesting corruption

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's former premier Mahathir Mohamad said on Monday he is quitting the ruling United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) party, as it is being seen as "supporting corruption" under Prime Minister Najib Razak's leadership.


via Reuters: World News
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Japan to offer patrol planes to Malaysia: report

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