James Hookway is a foreign news editor at The Wall Street Journal.

In his first, 22-year stretch as prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad transformed Malaysia’s economy. But he was also accused of being a strongman and antisemite. In an interview, he offers a ...

In 2018, its textile division alone brought RM1.45bil in revenue. Ably helming the company is managing director Datuk Mohamed Faroz Mohamed Jakel, who provides a much-needed vision to propel the ...

This came from former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad who lauded Abdullah—affectionately known as Pak Lah—as a leader of strong principles and a big heart. He praised Abdullah's decision to ...

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He became Malaysia's fifth prime minister in 2003, following the resignation of veteran leader Mahathir Mohamad after 22 years at the helm. He died at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur ...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — Statesman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today paid his last respects to his successor, the late Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi at the National Mosque here. Formerly critical of Abdullah, ...

He kept a low profile after leaving politics. Abdullah took office in October 2003, riding a wave of popularity after replacing Mahathir Mohamad, a domineering, sharp-tongued leader known for his ...

He kept a low profile after leaving politics. Abdullah took office in October 2003, riding a wave of popularity after replacing Mahathir Mohamad, a domineering, sharp-tongued leader known for his semi ...

He said Abdullah had trouble speaking and could not recognize his family. Abdullah took office in October 2003, riding a wave of popularity as he replaced Mahathir Mohamad, a domineering, ...