Malaysia's Dr Mahathir indicates may still contest next election

Malaysian former PM Mahathir Mohamad speaking at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 7, 2020. PHOTO: REUTERS
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KUALA LUMPUR - Former Malaysian premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad could yet lead his two-month-old party, as well as the opposition into the next general election, revealing that supporters still want him to continue as an elected representative.

The 95-year-old had said at the end of September he would not contest the next national vote but campaign for his new party, Parti Pejuang Tanah Air, in a fight against corruption.

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