Mahathir makes history as he becomes PM of Malaysia for the second time at 92

(May 11): Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad created history today when he took the oath of office as the Prime Minister of Malaysia for the second time, and at the age of 92.

The Pakatan Harapan chairman, attired in a black and gold embroidered 'baju Melayu’, was sworn in as the seventh Prime Minister before the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Muhammad V, at Istana Negara here.

The swearing-in took place in the wake of Pakatan Harapan’s victory in the 14th general election yesterday.

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