Mahathir recalls taking the bus to school with late Kedah sultan

Dr Mahathir Mohamad has recalled fond memories of his childhood with the late Kedah Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah.

The 92-year-old said he had a close relationship with Sultan Abdul Halim, who was three years his junior.

"One of the things I remember until now is when we were in school, I had to take the bus with the late-sultan from Penang because he had no car he said," Mahathir wrote on his Facebook page.

As a monarch, Mahathir said Sultan Abdul Halim was committed to carrying out his duties and cared deeply for the country and Kedah.

Sultan Abdul Halim passed away on Monday at the age of 89 after ruling Kedah for 59 years.

Mahathir was among those who paid their respects to the late ruler yesterday, after which the monarch was laid to rest. - Mkini