KUALA LUMPUR, March 3: Muhyiddin Yassin was sworn in as Malaysia’s new prime minister on Sunday after a week of political turmoil triggered by the surprise resignation of Mahathir Mohamad, but he has yet to name any cabinet colleagues.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1: Malaysia’s Muhyiddin Yassin was sworn in as prime minister on Sunday by the king, after a week of political chaos sparked by the resignation of veteran leader Mahathir Mohamad.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb 29: Malaysia’s king has appointed seasoned politician Muhyiddin Yassin as the new prime minister, trumping Mahathir Mohamad’s bid to return to power after a week of political turmoil that followed his resignation as prime minister.