KUALA LUMPUR - The muted response in Malaysia to former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad's remarks about the country reclaiming Singapore could reflect his waning influence and the public's weariness with politicking at a time when the people are concerned about the rising cost of living, said analysts.
Some analysts said that Malaysians also recognised that Tun Dr Mahathir was being sarcastic and was making a side swipe at Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, in a continuation of a public playing out of their thorny relationship.Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month
Tunku HRHJohorII , org tua ni ckp byk... Tapi bila tanya camne semua anak2 dia boleh jadi billionaire,dia tak mahu nk jawab
Don't ST has better news other than wasting time on rubbish banters from disgusted person like Mahathir
M'sian PM Tunku Abdul Rahman & his Deputy Tun Abdul Razak kicked Singapore out, not the Johor Govt & neither have any power over Singapore now. Dr Mahathir should focus on his preparation for life in the hereafter instead of stirring controversy endlessly. Seriously!🤦
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