Dr Mahathir Mohamad may have been accepted among Pakatan Harapan leaders, but his five eventful terms as prime minister has made him a divisive figure among opposition supporters who attended a forum on his role in Harapan.

Organised by Kelab Bangsar Utama, the forum titled "Mahathir: Agent of Change or Agent of Destruction?" last night pitted opposition figures and activists organised into two opposing camps.

The audience of more than 150 people also seemed to reflect that divide, with many vocally lambasting Mahathir's role in Harapan while others seemed content to applaud the camp supporting Mahathir's leadership role in the coalition...