Mahathir Mohamad: 97-year-old Malaysian former leader to run for parliament

Despite his age and a health scare this year, Mahathir will defend his parliamentary seat in upcoming elections

Malaysia's 97-year-old former leader Mahathir Mohamad has announced he will defend his seat in the general elections expected next month, though he wouldn't say whether he would be prime minister a third time if his political alliance wins.

We have not decided who will be prime minister because the prime minister candidate is only relevant if we win," Mahathir told a news conference on Tuesday.