Malaysia's Mahathir sees more political instability ahead

97-year-old will 'just retire' if he loses his race on the island of Langkawi

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Mahathir Mohamad tells Nikkei Asia on Nov. 17 that even after Malaysia's elections, "no party will be strong enough to govern the country." (Photo by Hakimie Amrie)

P PREM KUMAR, Nikkei staff writer

LANGKAWI, Malaysia -- Political instability in Malaysia, which has ushered in three prime ministers in the past four years, will not be solved by federal elections on Saturday, former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said during an interview with Nikkei Asia.

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