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KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 25): The COVID-19 death toll in Mainland China rose to 2,663 as of yesterday (Feb 24) after 71 new fatalities were reported, the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Malaysia said today, citing China's National Health Commission updates.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 25): Affin Hwang Capital Research has downgraded the construction sector to “Underweight” from Overweight amidst the political uncertainties following the resignation of Prime Minister (PM) Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (and his re-appointment as interim PM).

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is facing an unprecedented politicial situation following the surprise resignation of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pictured) as its seventh prime minister yesterday, and the exit of his political party, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), from the Pakatan Harapan coalition.

PETALING JAYA (Feb 24): Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) has unanimously rejected Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's resignation as party chairman, said its secretary-general Datuk Marzuki Yahya.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 24): Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali says the departure of 11 members of parliament from PKR, led by him, was a proactive move to halt an alleged conspiracy to prematurely end Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s term as prime minister.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 24): Cabinet has been dissolved following the shock resignation of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as prime minister today.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 24): There is no timeframe for how long someone can serve as the interim prime minister, The Malaysian Insight reported Attorney-General Tommy Thomas (pictured) saying tonight.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 24): Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah (pictured) said a new government has to be formed quickly to help fix the economy of the country.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 24): Malaysia’s long-term economic prospects is likely to be dimmed as a result of political uncertainty and increasing polarisation, said Fitch Solutions Group (FSG).

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 24): Penang Deputy Chief Minister II Prof Dr P Ramasamy is confident Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is not the mastermind behind the country’s current political landscape, reported Bernama.