'GTA failed to get support from voters', says Dr M on his decision to quit


PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has confirmed that he is no longer with Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA) and does not hold any position in the movement.

He said he decided to leave after realising that GTA had failed to attract voter support in the 15th General Election (GE15) in November, Malay language daily Sinar Harian reported.

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