Dr M: Loss was more than I expected


Coming down: Contractor Teh Lai Hock (left) and his workers dismantling a Pakatan Harapan banner as Rimba Terjun Wanita Umno members remove Barisan Nasional flags (below) at Tanjung Piai after the by-election.

PETALING JAYA: While defeat in Tanjung Piai was expected, what was shocking was the extent of the loss, says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in his first statement since last Saturday’s by-election.

The Prime Minister said there was a need for a thorough post-mortem to identify reasons for Pakatan Harapan’s crushing loss.

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