KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s two-time former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, 97, reiterated on Tuesday that he is ready to give premiership a third shot if called to do so after the next general election.
While he said he hopes “there is no need” for his reappointment as prime minister, he said he would take the mantle again if their coalition Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA) and the people ask him to, according to news site New Straits Times.
Dr Mahathir said he would do it “as far as I am still functioning, still capable of moving and talking — besides negotiating — although I am older”.
“I still can work, and if there is a request, how am I supposed to turn it down?”…
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