Former prime minister is determined to end the corruption-tainted administration of Ismail Sabri Yaakob — even if it means teaming up with longtime rival Anwar Ibrahim
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad talks to the media on November 5 2022 in Langkawi, Malaysia. Picture: GETTY IMAGES/ANNICE LYNAt age 97, veteran Malaysia leader Mahathir Mohamad is determined to fight one final election to oust a government he said was led by “criminals”, even if it could mean teaming up once again with long-time rival Anwar Ibrahim.
Analysts say the votes of the country’s majority ethnic Malays are expected to be split in the coming election between various Malay-centric parties that have emerged amid the turmoil, including Mahathir’s. Race and religion are divisive issues in multiracial Malaysia, where ethnic Chinese and Indian minorities form a third of the electorate. Opinion polls suggest the election will be tightly contested with no single party or bloc likely able to win a simple majority.
Anwar last week ruled out working with Mahathir and other coalitions, citing “fundamental differences”.
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