Malaysia’s veteran ex-leader Mahathir Mohamad, 92, won a historic election victory on Thursday, in a political earthquake that toppled the country’s scandal-plagued premier and ousted a regime that had ruled for over six decades. ADVERTISEMENTWhen he takes power, Mahathir will be the oldest prime minister in the world. But at a press conference after his win, Mahathir vowed: “We are not seeking revenge. Dramatic defeatOfficial results from the Election Commission showed that Mahathir’s opposition grouping Pakatan Harapan, along with a small ally, had secured 121 parliamentary seats but 112 are needed to form a government. The initial euphoria at the opposition victory will likely give way to some apprehension.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 09, 2018 23:37 UTC