At almost 93 years old, Dr Mahathir Mohamad will become the oldest world leader should Pakatan Harapan win in the next general election.
The current oldest head of government is Cuba’s Raul Castro, who will be turning 87 this June.
At such an advanced age, questions have been raised as to whether Mahathir is fit to lead the government.
Top Malay daily Sinar Harian seeks to answer this question with the help of three panellists at a forum entitled "Is Mahathir too old to be prime minister?" which will be held this evening.
The panellists include fitness guru Kevin Zahri Abdul Ghaffar, psychologist Dr Mat Saat Mohd Baki, and political analyst Kamarul Zaman Yusoff.
On Tuesday, Mahathir said in a Facebook clip that despite his advanced age, he could still ride horses, drive a car, and even defeat Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.
Mahathir was responding to Najib, who had said no country in the world would choose a 93-year-old as its prime minister.
"I believe Najib is very scared of this old man, that is why he is trying to block me from contesting (in the general election) by trying to deregister my party.
"Don't be afraid. Yes, I am old, but let's see what will happen to you...," said the nonagenarian, who will be celebrating his 93rd birthday on July 10. -Mkini
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