I support this demonstration, says Dr M
5.30pm: Pasar Seni - Mahathir, who has contradicted DPM Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's earlier claim that the former PM has only spent six minutes in his flash visit yesterday and is hence of little significance, ends his press conference expressing unequivocal support for the rally.
As he prepares to leave after his press conference, Mahathir tells reporters that he is not planning to stay on with Bersih 4 protesters at Dataran Merdeka who are remaining until midnight.
"No, no, I think I have shown my stand here that I support this demonstration against the government.
"My spirit is with you all," says the 90-year-old former premier.
'Najib the one who doesn't love M'sia'
5.27pm: Pasar Seni - Still at his press conference, Mahathir is asked about Prime Minister Najib Razak's remark that participants of the Bersih 4 do not love the country.
Mahathir replies to the contrary, saying, "He is the one who doesn't love the country. We gave him power to become prime minister, what does he do?"
"He is using (people's) money," adds Mahathir.
This is my first rally, says Dr M
5.15pm: Pasar Seni - Former PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad
speaking at a press conference at a restaurant, says he is
not supporting Bersih specifically but the rakyat.
"I support the rakyat, not Bersih. Bersih is also (made up) of
the rakyat, they also dislike Najib," he says.
He adds that claims he was pro-Bersih was to smear his name.
Mahathir admits this is the first time he is joining a street
protest like Bersih 4.
"This is the first time like this," he says.
5.09pm: Pasar Seni - Mahathir and his wife are now in a
restaurant next to Central Market, where he is giving a press
conference.
restaurant next to Central Market, where he is giving a press
conference.
Dr M and wife make second visit to Bersih
4.30pm: KL Komuter station - Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his wife Dr Siti Hasmah Ali arrive at the Kuala Lumpur Komuter station at about 4.30pm, accompanied by former law minister Zaid Ibrahim.
From here, the former premier, who was clad in a blue checkered shirt and sporting a fedora, walked to Central Market, where he was greeted with chants of ‘Bersih’ and mobbed by protesters as well as the media.
At Central Market, he delivers a short speech and is currently giving a press conference
KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pix) joined the participants of Bersih 4 at the Pasar Seni LRT station here.
The former prime minister arrived with former Umno minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim, accompanied by four bodyguards, at about 4.10pm Sunday.
He was wearing a checkered blue shirt with a hat and was seen walking towards Central Market.
After speaking to reporters in front of Central Market, Dr Mahathir headed for Dataran Merdeka, where the bulk of Bersih 4 participants are gathered.
4.30pm: KL Komuter station - Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his wife Dr Siti Hasmah Ali arrive at the Kuala Lumpur Komuter station. The couple is accompanied by former law minister Zaid Ibrahim. The former premier is clad in a blue checkered shirt and sports a white fedora.
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