Kuala Lumpur: The son of former Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamed has been removed as chief minister of a northern state, indicating Prime Minister Najib Razak is tightening his grip on power after a months-long funding scandal. Mukhriz Mahathir announced his resignation as the head of Kedah's government, saying he did not have the backing of a majority of lawmakers. He will be replaced by Ahmad Bashah Mohd Hanipah, the deputy chair of Mr Najib's ruling party in the state. Along with his father Mahathir Mohamed, Mahathir Mukhriz has become the public face of...
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