LANGKAWI: Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is open to the possibility of returning as prime minister for the third time.
The 97-year-old former premier said he would consider the matter if the people wanted him to do so and if Gabungan Tanah Air (GTA) wins the 15th General Election (GE15).
"As far as I am still functioning, still capable of moving and talking, besides negotiating, although I am older.
"I still can work and if there is a request (to be reappointed as the PM), how am I supposed to turn it down?
"However, I hope there is no need for that (being reappointed as the prime minister)," the pro-tem chairman of GTA told reporters after chairing a meeting with Langkawi Pejuang division leadership here today.
Dr Mahathir, who is defending his Langkawi parliamentary seat in the GE15, welcomed everyone wishing to contest in Langkawi.
This includes Datuk Ezam Mohd Nor, the former political secretary to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
"I am fine with that, this a democratic country. Anyone can contest, if we can get 100 candidates contesting, it would be better," he said.