'Common knowledge' - Mahathir defends remark against royalty

Hariz MohdPublished: Jun 6, 2023 10:45 AM | Updated: Jun 6, 2023 2:05 PM

Dr Mahathir Mohamad defended his remarks against the royalty today, where he claimed the Malay rulers had "surrendered and signed their states away" during the British colonial times to remain in power and for the "raja" title.

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