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25 and the youngest minister in Malaysia

Syed Saddiq is 25 years-old and Malaysia's youngest minister ever. He was appointed by the world's oldest prime minister 92-year old Mahathir Mohammed, who was elected in May. So how does this mix of old and young work in Malaysian politics and why has Mr Saddiq asked his staff to call him "bro"?

(Photo: Syed Saddiq Credit: AFP/Juni Kriswanto/Getty Images)

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