Dr Mahathir, who was known for launching scathing verbal attacks on the West throughout his career, suggested the pandemic had humbled developed nations. — Bloomberg
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who is 94 and was the world’s oldest leader until he quit earlier this year, has passed the country’s virus lockdown by keeping fit on a treadmill and exercise bike.
He’s also been getting to grips with video platforms like Zoom – although the political heavyweight admitted he needed help from younger relatives as he is “very primitive” when it comes to technology.
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