Kuala Lumpur  - Malaysia's former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad rejoined the ruling party Saturday, one year after he quit following a falling out with his successor.

Mahathir's decision to rejoin the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) came a day after Najib Razak was sworn in as new prime minister.

Najib took over from Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who had been Mahathir's chosen successor after he retired in October 2003.

Kuala Lumpur  - Malaysia's former leader Mahathir Mohamad on Wednesday urged government lawmakers to leave the ruling coalition in order to force a leadership change.

Kuala Lumpur 

Kuala Lumpur  - Malaysia's former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad announced Monday that he will quit the ruling party he helmed for 22 years.