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Malaysia’s palace denies 'royal coup' in appointing new PM

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin signs a document on his first day at the prime minister's office in Putrajaya, Malaysia. [Reuters]

 

Malaysia’s palace on Sunday denied allegations of a “royal coup” in appointing the country’s prime minister after veteran leader Mahathir Mohamad resigned, saying the king used his discretionary powers prescribed in the constitution.

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