Published 2 years ago

Malaysia's Mahathir, 97, to run in general elections

Summary by Ground News

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. Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob dissolved Parliament on Monday for snap polls. Mahathir warns that a win by the ruling UMNO party could see imprisoned ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak pardoned.

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Times of India

Mahathir Mohamad fears Najib would walk free if graft-tainted party wins polls

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BBC News

Mahathir Mohamad: Former Malaysia PM to run for office aged 97

The veteran politician first entered parliament in 1964, and has been prime minister twice.

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News18 India

Malaysian Ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad, Now 97 Years of Age, to Contest Elections Next Month

Malaysia’s 97-year-old former leader Mahathir Mohamad has announced 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

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