Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad today clarified that many of his long-time staff have been replaced by the federal government.

He said that among those who were recently replaced were his bodyguards, aides-de-camp and domestic helpers.

However, the Prime Minister’s Department today stressed that Putrajaya was still paying for 21 staff assigned to Mahathir, and that none of the former prime minister’s perks have been withdrawn.

The PMD said Mahathir enjoys the same perks accorded to all former prime ministers, in accordance with the Members of Parliament (Remuneration) Act 1980.

Previously, the police denied Mahathir’s claim that his bodyguards had been removed from duty...