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Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad predicted on Tuesday (Oct 11) that disgraced ex-premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak would be released from jail if ...

"One of the explicit or implicit objectives of Umno in the election is to free Najib and the other protagonists of the 1MDB scandal from criminal liability," DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang said in a statement. "Should they be able to win and form the government, that (freeing Najib) is the first objective, not the welfare of the people," Mahathir, who had two stints as the prime minister, told a news conference. Malaysia is set to hold the GE15 in the coming weeks after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob dissolved Parliament on Monday, buckling to pressure from factions in Umno that remain loyal to Najib and others charged with corruption.

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad won the Langkawi seat for Pakatan Harapan during the 14th general election in 2018. (Facebook pic).

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KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad announced on Tuesday (Oct 11) that he will contest in the Langkawi constituency during the ...

Back in 2020, Dr Mahathir said that he will not contest in the next general election if it is held according to schedule. It comprises four political parties including the National Indian Muslim Alliance Party (Iman), Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra), Parti Barisan Jemaah Islamiah Se-Malaysia (Berjasa) and Pejuang. “If they win and form the government, their first objective is not the welfare (of the people) or the floods … Morally also they are very correct and stick to the rule of law. He reminded people not to accept bribes as it comes from “bad people”. We are willing to work together if they want to save this country from UMNO’s (United Malays National Organisation) rule,” he said.

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will be defending his Langkawi seat in the upcoming 15th general election (GE15).

“We have decided that in Langkawi, the candidate will be Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad — not as a candidate for the prime minister, but as a Member of Parliament,” Mahathir was quoted as saying. The Pejuang chairman, however, was quoted as saying that questions over whether he will stand as the prime minister again is not relevant at the moment, unless his party and new coalition Gerakan Tanah Air secure a win in the coming polls. KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 11): Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will be defending his Langkawi seat in the upcoming 15th general election (GE15).

PUTRAJAYA -- Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Tuesday confirmed he will defend his parliamentary seat in the country's upcoming ge.

Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia's 97-year-old former prime minister, said he will defend his Langkawi parliamentary seat in the upcoming general election.

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad announces he will run in the election that will be held within the next few weeks.

Mahathir said GTA members will use the Pejuang flag and logo in the election. He was the longest serving prime minister in his first turn from 1981 to 2003. Mahathir said in a press conference after chairing a party meeting on preparations for the poll that he will defend his seat in Langkawi "but not as the candidate for future prime minister."

The ex-Malaysia premier said Najib Razak would be released from jail if Umno wins the election. Read more at straitstimes.com.

[said he will defend his parliamentary seat in the election](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/mahathir-will-defend-langkawi-seat-in-malaysia-ge), and that he was willing to work with anyone to defeat Umno. [Umno lost the 2018 election for the first time in Malaysia's history](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-ge-mahathir-claims-victory-but-unconfirmed-by-ec) as voters punished the party for 1MDB and other corruption scandals. [who is facing 47 graft charges in a case unrelated to 1MDB](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/umno-chief-zahid-ordered-to-enter-defence-on-47-charges-of-corruption), will also be dropped, Dr Mahathir said. [Umno would rush to get Najib released from prison through a royal pardon](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysias-mahathir-says-highly-likely-jailed-najib-will-get-royal-pardon) as well as drop dozens of other corruption charges if it wins the election. [dissolved parliament on Monday](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/pm-ismail-dissolves-malaysian-parliament-paving-way-for-snap-elections), buckling to pressure from factions in the ruling Umno party that remain loyal to Najib and others charged with corruption. [Najib began a 12-year jail term in August](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-ex-pm-najib-to-serve-jail-sentence-after-failing-to-overturn-final-1mdb-appeal) after being convicted in the first of several cases related to the looting of billions of dollars from state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

Malaysia's jailed ex-leader Najib Razak could be freed if his ruling party wins snap elections expected next month, former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad ...

Billions of dollars were plundered from the sovereign wealth fund and spent on everything from a luxury yacht to artwork in a fraud involving Najib and his inner circle. [is serving a 12-year prison term](https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/world/842504/najib-sent-to-jail-after-malaysia-top-court-upholds-sentence-in-1mdb-scandal/story/) for [corruption linked to the misuse of billions in public money.](https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/world/813775/malaysia-court-upholds-guilty-verdict-for-former-pm-najib-razak/story/) He was ousted from power at polls in 2018 by Mahathir's opposition alliance amid anger over the scandal. The disgraced former leader remains a member of UMNO but cannot stand for election because of his conviction on a batch of charges linked to the financial scandal at 1Malaysia Development Berhad.

Though unlikely, he would be the oldest ever candidate for the post, which has a five-year term. Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob dissolved Parliament on ...

He said UMNO’s main objective is to free Najib, who began his 12-year jail term in August after losing his final appeal in a corruption case linked to the 1MDB scandal. He said UMNO aims to win big by offering bribes and money to the people. But his reformist alliance collapsed in less than two years due to defections, returning UMNO to power under a new coalition government. Mahathir was a UMNO premier for 22 years until his retirement in 2003. He also warned that a win by the ruling UMNO party could see imprisoned ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak pardoned and let off the hook. The Election Commission will meet on October 20 to fix a date for the vote, which must be held within 60 days of Parliament’s dissolution.

The veteran politician first entered parliament in 1964, and has been prime minister twice.

The 97-year-old has a history of heart trouble, and has had heart attacks and bypass surgeries. With the help of former rival Anwar Ibrahim, Mr Mahathir was voted in again as the country's prime minister, while Mr Najib was charged and Mr Mahathir has been prime minister of Malaysia twice, the first time for a 22 year stint.

Despite his age and a health scare this year, Mahathir will defend his parliamentary seat in upcoming elections.

He said UMNO’s main objective is to free Najib, who began his 12-year jail term in August after losing his final appeal in a corruption case linked to the 1MDB scandal. “Should they be able to win and form the government, that is their first objective, not about the welfare of the people.” He said UMNO aims to win big by offering bribes and money to the people. Ethnic Chinese and Indians form large minorities in the country. But his reformist alliance collapsed in less than two years due to defections, returning UMNO to power under a new coalition government. Mahathir was a UMNO premier for 22 years until his retirement in 2003.