He will turn 90 this year. But his advanced age has not diminished the man's influence nor potential to dismantle political careers.
And speculation is rife that Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak is the latest to fall on the long-reigning former PM’s crosshairs.
Recently, Dr Mahathir Mohamad – who has been critical of the current administration – cautioned Umno against political dynasties.
Dr M unperturbed about possibly irking Najib
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'If anyone feels slighted, that's their problem,' he says of his blog potshots.