Dr M: I chose Putra to continue championing Malay rights


Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (left) receives his appointment letter from Putra president Datuk Ibrahim Ali on Wednesday (March 1). - Photo: Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he has chosen Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra) as his new platform to fight for Malay rights but would not ignore the interests of other races.

"Although I’m already 97 years old, my heart is still for the struggle of the Malays, who are now facing more problems than the other races. This is not about racism.

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