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Former Malaysia PM Mahathir calls for removal of PM Najib Razak

August 30, 2015 6:55 pm

Former Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has called on protesters on the streets of Kuala Lumpur to “remove” the country’s Prime Minister Najib Razak.

“To remove him, the people must show people’s power,” he said as he joined the protests for a second day running, undeterred by a heavy police presence.

Protesters are angered by a $700m (£455m) payment made to Mr Najib’s bank account from unnamed foreign donors.

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The prime minister denies any wrongdoing.