Malaysia’s Mahathir, 97, to Run in General Elections

Malaysia’s Mahathir, 97, to Run in General Elections
Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad poses for a picture during an interview with The Associated Press at his office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Aug. 19, 2022. Vincent Thian/AP Photo
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PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia—Malaysia’s 97-year-old former leader Mahathir Mohamad announced Tuesday he will defend his seat in the general elections expected next month, though he wouldn’t say whether he would be prime minister a third time if his political alliance wins.

“We have not decided who will be prime minister because the prime minister candidate is only relevant if we win,” Mahathir told a news conference.