Dr M, Umno leaders call for end to 1MDB scandal
They condemn a crackdown on dissent; move signals a divide within the coalition
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Kuala Lumpur
FORMER Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad and some leaders of the ruling party jointly demanded resolution of the 1MDB state fund scandal on Monday and condemned a crackdown on dissent, signalling a divide within the coalition.
Dr Mahathir has openly called for Prime Minister Najib Razak to resign over allegations of corruption at 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) and in a rare public display of unity, Dr Mahathir and sacked deputy prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin called a news conference to express their concerns.
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