“It was really nice of them to do that (petition) but knowing my father, he is not a person who works hard for recognition or an award. So I don’t know what to say,” said Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir (pic). “I really have nothing to add... my dad says he doesn’t deserve such a thing.” Marina told The Star. Dr Mahathir, said the petition, is like the “Nelson Mandela” of Malaysia. According to the Nobel Foundation, a candidate is eligible for a Nobel Peace Prize as long as they are nominated by qualified nomi­nators.

Source: The Star May 27, 2018 23:15 UTC