Prime Minister Ibrahim said, however, it would be difficult to stop the reliance on the US dollar.

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin faces court charges over alleged abuse of power and money laundering in projects launched under his premiership.

Malaysia’s king named reformist opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim as the country’s Prime Minister on Thursday, ending days of uncertainties after divisive general elections produced a hung Parliament. 

Malaysians have gone to the polls in a race analysts say is too close to call even through longtime opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is forecast to win.

Malaysian political leaders officially launch their election campaigning in a highly competitive race with Prime Minister Ismail Sabri facing off against veterans Anwar Ibrahim and Muhyiddin Yassin.

Malaysia's King Al-Sultan Abdullah meets leaders of political parties, asking them to work together to address the economic and health woes facing the country and search for a new prime minister.

Malaysian opposition figure Anwar Ibrahim meets with the king and claims to have presented the monarch with documents showing that he has “strong and convincing” parliamentary support to oust Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and take his position.

Malaysia’s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim claims he has secured enough support from the parliament in order to replace current Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and form a new government.

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad submits resignation, plunging the country in turmoil.

Police say Anwar Ibrahim, in line to take over Malaysia's premiership, will be called for questioning over sexual assault charges.