Mahathir was previously PM between 1981 and 2003, and he joins a select band of world leaders who are in power in their 80s or above. The world’s oldest leaders – in their 90sFacebook Twitter Pinterest The Queen. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesQueen Elizabeth II, at 92 years old, was the oldest world leader before Mahathir was re-elected. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Japan’s Emperor Akihito. Older than 100 but not in power any moreThere are two living former world leaders over the age of 100.

Source: The Guardian May 10, 2018 15:11 UTC