May 10 (UPI) -- Despite setbacks to the ascension of Mahathir Mohamad as Prime Minister Najib Razak's successor, the new leader was sworn into office Thursday after an election that ousted Malaysia's ruling party for the first time in more than 60 years.
The win was historic for the opposition coalition, called Pakatan Harapan, as it took control for the first time in more than 60 years and put Mahathir, Malaysia's longest serving leader, back in office. The 92-year-old defected from Najib's party in 2016.