On Saturday, veteran Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad suffered a setback
in an election for the first time in 53 years, which could spell the end of
his seven-decade political career.
Former Malaysian prime minister and 97-year-old Mahathir came in fourth
place out of five candidates in the Langkawi island constituency. He served
as prime minister for a combined total of more than 20 years.
Mohd Suhaimi Abdullah, a candidate for the Perikatan alliance led by
another ex-prime minister, Muhyiddin Yassin, won the election and assumed
office.
in an election for the first time in 53 years, which could spell the end of
his seven-decade political career.
Former Malaysian prime minister and 97-year-old Mahathir came in fourth
place out of five candidates in the Langkawi island constituency. He served
as prime minister for a combined total of more than 20 years.
Mohd Suhaimi Abdullah, a candidate for the Perikatan alliance led by
another ex-prime minister, Muhyiddin Yassin, won the election and assumed
office.
