10-15-2022, 03:05 PM
Dr Mahathir should back out, let another compete in Langkawi: analyst
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KUALA LUMPUR – Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who intends to defend his Langkawi parliamentary seat in the coming 15th general election (GE15), should instead pave the way for another candidate, as his relevance in Malaysia’s political landscape is diminishing, opined an observer.
Sultan Zainal Abidin University political analyst Hussain Yusri Zawawi said that Dr Mahathir, 97, needs to accept the fact that the era of his rule has passed.
Dr Mahathir, he said, should emulate DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang’s move to take a step back from the political scene.
The Pejuang chairman, said Hussain, should ideally act as an adviser to the government and the opposition in order to create high-quality leadership.
“Dr Mahathir’s era has passed. He should be an adviser to the government or the opposition.
“His age indicates that he is no longer suitable to be an MP, as physical strength is important for one to be in the grassroots.
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Sultan Zainal Abidin University political analyst Hussain Yusri Zawawi said that Dr Mahathir, 97, needs to accept the fact that the era of his rule has passed.
Dr Mahathir, he said, should emulate DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang’s move to take a step back from the political scene.
The Pejuang chairman, said Hussain, should ideally act as an adviser to the government and the opposition in order to create high-quality leadership.
“Dr Mahathir’s era has passed. He should be an adviser to the government or the opposition.
“His age indicates that he is no longer suitable to be an MP, as physical strength is important for one to be in the grassroots.
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