The happening man

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad stunned many Malaysians when he agreed to speak at a May 13 rally but he says he only wants to send a clear message that the racial violence of that black day in history must never be repeated.

TUN Dr Mahathir Mohamad was in a rather good mood when he sat down for this interview. He had just given a witty speech at a healthy ageing conference where he had the audience tickled pink when he told them to avoid facial hair if they wanted to look younger.