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Malaysiakini
2 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Not PM but still sought after, 'elated' Dr M quips at Russian event
A long line of guests queued up to greet Dr Mahathir Mohamad at the Russia National Day celebration in Kuala Lumpur today, with many taking the opportunity to snap photos and extend well wishes ahead of his 100th birthday next month. The former prime minister and his wife, Dr Siti Hasmah Ali, were among the guests of honour invited by the Russian ambassador to Malaysia, NM Latypov, who hosted the event. Asked why people still flocked to events to meet him, Mahathir cheekily stated...


Malaysiakini
2 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Not PM but still sought after, 'elated' Dr M quips at Russian event
A long line of guests queued up to greet Dr Mahathir Mohamad at the Russia National Day celebration in Kuala Lumpur today, with many taking the opportunity to snap photos and extend well wishes ahead of his 100th birthday next month. The former prime minister and his wife, Dr Siti Hasmah Ali, were among the guests of honour invited by the Russian ambassador to Malaysia, NM Latypov, who hosted the event. Asked why people still flocked to events to meet him, Mahathir cheekily stated...