Dr M sworn in as nation’s seventh PM


It’s official: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V presenting the oath of office to Dr Mahathir at Istana Negara last night. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad took the oath of office as Prime Minister of Malaysia for the second time, marking several historic firsts.

At 93, he is the oldest leader of a country to be sworn in.

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