KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Sin Chew Daily) — His Majesty Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Al-Haj today accepted the resignation of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, and appointed him as caretaker prime minister until a new prime minister is appointed.

Chief Secretary to the Government Datuk Seri Mohd Zuki Ali said in a statement this evening that the King had accepted Tun Mahathir's resignation, and appointed him as caretaker prime minister in accordance with Article 43 (2)(a) of the Federal Constitution.