Kuala Lumpur (CNN) Veteran Malaysian politician Mahathir Mohamad has become the world's oldest leader after a shock victory in the country's election, upending six decades of control by the ruling coalition. It's a triumphant return to front-line Malaysian politics for Prime Minister Mahathir, who also ruled the country from 1981 until 2003. Supporters of Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad celebrate outside the National Palace. Ousted Malaysian Prime Minister Najib had earlier conceded defeat. Outgoing Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak of the Barisan National party coalition arrives to address the media after his coalition's loss.

Source: CNN May 10, 2018 05:59 UTC