Dr Mahathir terminated as Petronas adviser


PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pic) is no longer Petronas adviser following a unanimous decision by Cabinet to terminate his appointment.

“Cabinet decided that since Tun Mahathir is no longer supporting the current Government, he should no longer hold any position related to the Government. Therefore, the Cabinet today agreed unanimously to terminate the appointment of Tun Mahathir as advisor to Petronas,” said a statement by the Prime Minister’s Office.

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