Former Malaysia Prime Minister and founder of the Gerakan Tanah Air (Homeland Movement) coalition Mahathir Mohamad, 97, suffered his first election defeat in 53 years. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images Malaysia’s veteran leader Mahathir Mohamad suffered his first election defeat in 53 years on Saturday in a blow that could mark the end of … Read more
Mahathir Mohamad said he stood a “good chance” of winning and laughed off suggestions he should retire Mahathir Mohamad said he stood a “good chance” of winning and laughed off suggestions he should retire Mahathir Mohamad, the nearly 100-year-old elder statesman of Malaysian politics, filed his candidacy on November 5 in what is likely to … Read more
Malaysia’s Mahathir, 97, to run in general elections Putrajaya (Malaysia), Oct 11 (AP) Malaysia’s 97-year-old former leader Mahathir Mohamad announced Tuesday he will defend his seat in the general elections expected next month, though he wouldn’t say whether he would be prime minister a third time if his political alliance wins. “We have not decided … Read more
Though unlikely, he would be the oldest ever candidate for the post, which has a five-year term. Though unlikely, he would be the oldest ever candidate for the post, which has a five-year term. Malaysia’s 97-year-old former leader Mahathir Mohamad announced on October 11, 2022 he will defend his seat in the general elections expected … Read more
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was discharged from hospital on Sunday after being admitted for COVID-19, his office said in a statement. The 97-year-old, who served for more than two decades as premier and is still an active lawmaker, has a history of heart troubles. He has had heart attacks and bypass surgeries. Mahathir, … Read more
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, 97, has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been hospitalised for observation, his office said in a statement on Wednesday. “Mahathir has been admitted to the National Heart Institute for observation for the next few days as advised by the medical team,” the statement said. The statement did not … Read more
Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has blamed “US provocation” for the increased tensions over Taiwan and urged south-east Asian countries to move closer to China. The 97-year-old, who is the country’s longest-serving leader and last stepped down as prime minister in 2020, told the Financial Times in an interview that China was a “big … Read more