EXCLUSIVE | As the tussle over the transition plan between Dr Mahathir Mohamad and PKR president Anwar Ibrahim continued in Pakatan Harapan, a group of leaders was plotting a coup against the coalition.

And in February, the Harapan government collapsed following Mahathir's resignation as prime minister after 22 months.

The nonagenarian, who is seeking to return to the post for a record third time, shared his thoughts on the infamous “Sheraton Move” during an exclusive interview with Malaysiakini.

He named Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin, former PKR deputy president Azmin Ali and Bersatu secretary-general Hamzah Zainuddin as the triumvirate behind the coup.

Mahathir appeared to be reserved with regard to his views on...