People’s congress: Dr Mahathir admits he was a ‘dictator’


  • Nation
  • Sunday, 27 Mar 2016

SHAH ALAM: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has admitted that he was a “dictator” during his 22-year rule and was partly at fault for pushing Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak as Prime Minister.

He said this at a press conference after the “Save Malaysia” congress here Sunday. The former premier was asked how the appointment of a new Prime Minister would change the political situation.  

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