The top official of a Malaysian federal state has resigned saying he was ousted because of his criticism of the Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Mukhriz Mahathir, son of former PM Mahathir Mohamad, lost majority support in the northern Kedah state assembly.
He has called for Mr Razak to step down over the scandal surrounding a $m (£m) deposit in his bank account.
Malaysia's top prosecutor has cleared the prime minister of corruption.
Mr Mukhriz said he lost his majority support following a party bid to remove him from his post as Kedah's chief minister.
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The move was supported by Mr Razak's loyalists at the ruling United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) party, which has led all of the country's ruling multi-ethnic coalitions since Malaysia's formation in
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Mukhriz Mahathir
Malaysian politician and businessman
In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Mahathir is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Mukhriz. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Yang BerbahagiaDato' Seri Utama Mukhriz Mahathir SJMK DMK SPMK DGSM DHMS DIMP DSNS JP |
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In office
11 May &#;– 17 May |
| Monarch | Sallehuddin |
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| Preceded by | Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah |
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| Succeeded by | Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor |
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| Constituency | Jitra |
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In office
6 May &#;– 3 February |
| Monarch | Abdul Halim |
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| Preceded by | Azizan Abdul Razak |
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| Succeeded by | Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah |
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| Constituency | Ayer Hitam |
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In office
10 April &#;– 15 May Serving with Jacob Dungau Sagan |
| Monarchs | Mizan Zainal Abidin(–)
Abdul Halim
(–) |
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| Prime Minister | Najib Razak |
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| Minister | Mustapa Mohamed |
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| Preceded by | Liew Vui Keong |
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