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Malaysia PM's warning over South China Sea

02/10/2018 GMT

BBC News - HARDtalk, Mahathir Mohamad

Zeinab Badawi speaks to Malaysia's Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad.

Zeinab Badawi speaks to Malaysia's Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad, serving a second term. Can he leave his chequered past behind and lead Malaysia to a brighter future?

HARDtalk's Zeinab Badawi speaks to the world's oldest head of government, Malaysia's Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad. He came back to office in May after a shock election victory against his own former ruling coalition. The country has been mired in allegations of corruption swirling around the previous government, which have dented confidence at home and abroad. First time round he was Prime Minister for more than 20 consecutive years until 2003. Can Mahathir Mohamad leave his own chequered past behind and lead Malaysia to a brighter future?

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