Former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad has steered clear of the elections which took place during the five-year reign of his successor-turned-nemesis Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
In 2008, the 83-year-old statesman made an exception and canvassed for votes when his youngest son Mukhriz contested for the Jerlun parliamentary seat in Kedah.
Apart from this, Mahathir chose to watch the ensuing battles from the sidelines while his hard-hitting comments against Abdullah served as an indirect endorsement for the opposition.
On certain occasions, the grand wizard of Barisan Nasional had openly called on voters not to back the ruling coalition.
After playing a pivotal role in expediting Abdullah's early exit and ensuring the installation of his protege Najib Abdul Razak as prime minister which is slated to take place this Friday, Mahathir has decided to lend his support once again to the coalition that he led for more than two decades.
Confirming this, Bukit Gantang Umno division secretary Jamal Idris told Malaysiakini today that Mahathir would be in the constituency on Sunday - two days after Najib takes over the reins.
Apart from this, Mahathir chose to watch the ensuing battles from the sidelines while his hard-hitting comments against Abdullah served as an indirect endorsement for the opposition.
On certain occasions, the grand wizard of Barisan Nasional had openly called on voters not to back the ruling coalition.
After playing a pivotal role in expediting Abdullah's early exit and ensuring the installation of his protege Najib Abdul Razak as prime minister which is slated to take place this Friday, Mahathir has decided to lend his support once again to the coalition that he led for more than two decades.
Confirming this, Bukit Gantang Umno division secretary Jamal Idris told Malaysiakini today that Mahathir would be in the constituency on Sunday - two days after Najib takes over the reins.
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