Malaysian PM Mahathir submits resignation to the king: statement

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 24 (AFP) Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, at 94 the world's oldest leader, submitted his resignation to the king on Monday, his office said, after a bid by his political partners to bring down the government.

Mahathir "has sent a resignation letter as prime minister of Malaysia", said a statement from his office. (AFP) RS RS