#succession plan

Singapore's finance minister gets key party role, seen as PM-in-waiting

Singapore's finance minister gets key party role, seen as PM-in-waiting

This is after the deputy PM chose to step aside.
Set a specific date for transition just like in 2002, Dr M told

Set a specific date for transition just like in 2002, Dr M told

S'gor PKR Youth chief Najwan Halimi says throughout the waiting period in 2002, the country’s administration didn't face any major problems.

PKR Youth chief backs May 2020 date for Anwar to be PM

PKR Youth chief backs May 2020 date for Anwar to be PM

UPDATED 3.20PM | He says setting a date for the transition is as important as Harapan fulfilling its election manifesto.

'Crony of most influential person in Harapan' to replace Maszlee, says Annuar

'Crony of most influential person in Harapan' to replace Maszlee, says Annuar

The Umno secretary-general claims Maszlee became a victim of political manoeuvring.

2020 is a good year for a handover, the sooner the better

2020 is a good year for a handover, the sooner the better

COMMENT | Mahathir must go soonest, for he has proven himself to be a great liability by returning us to the nasty days of BN-style politics.

Malaysia can't host Apec without Mahathir at the helm?

Malaysia can't host Apec without Mahathir at the helm?

LETTER | Elderly politicians need to step aside as democracy is about providing leadership opportunities for others.

Zaid not surprised Dr M's 'anointed' successors viewed as failures

Zaid not surprised Dr M's 'anointed' successors viewed as failures

When the incumbent anoints a successor, then this is not a democracy, says former minister.

At the moment, Dr M feels he's still best man for PM

At the moment, Dr M feels he's still best man for PM

The PM also reiterates his promise to pass the baton to Anwar Ibrahim.

Succession plan: 'Court intrigue' fails to faze Anwar

Succession plan: 'Court intrigue' fails to faze Anwar

The PKR president also thanks Mahathir for his latest assurance regarding the succession plan.

Zuraida: PKR must probe claims of plot to thwart PM succession plan

Zuraida: PKR must probe claims of plot to thwart PM succession plan

Action must be taken if they are found to be true, says the vice-president.

Umno MP: Efforts for new coalition if Anwar not PM by end of Dr M's second year

Umno MP: Efforts for new coalition if Anwar not PM by end of Dr M's second year

Ahmad Maslan does not say which parties will be involved in this new coalition.

Anwar, BN MPs' veiled remarks pepper succession plan with more intrigue

Anwar, BN MPs' veiled remarks pepper succession plan with more intrigue

PARLIAMENT | Both sides hint at behind the scenes agreements and plans being hatched with regard to who will be the next PM.

Anwar: Dr M said announcing retirement date will make him lame-duck PM

Anwar: Dr M said announcing retirement date will make him lame-duck PM

He appeals to all quarters to stop pressing Mahathir on this issue and reiterates he is the 'PM in waiting'.

Anwar guarantees Dr M will surrender power to him, date talks later

Anwar guarantees Dr M will surrender power to him, date talks later

PKR president is satisfied with Mahathir's repeated assurance to pass the baton to him.

Dr M: I didn’t say I’ll stay for three years

Dr M: I didn’t say I’ll stay for three years

PM says the time he mentioned was the time needed for 'corrective work'.