Dr M explains why he cried when quitting as PM
Dr Mahathir Mohamad yesterday revealed why he cried when he announced his resignation as prime minister to the 2002 Umno general assembly, albeit in his usual sardonic manner.
Responding to a question from the audience, the 90-year-old said: "If you have one million dollars in your pocket and someone comes and takes it away, then you will also cry," he said.
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