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SELANGOR, Malaysia: Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is expected to officially rejoin the ruling United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) later Wednesday, according to his son, UMNO Youth executive council member Mukhriz Mahathir.
Mukhriz said his father took the decision to rejoin UMNO after being persuaded by several quarters who wanted him to return and help strengthen the party.
He said they managed to persuade the former prime minister that his services were needed within the party and not outside it.
Reports said a simple ceremony will be held at the government capital of Putrajaya to welcome him back into the fold.
Mahathir had led UMNO for many years before quitting in May, a move designed to pressure his hand-picked successor, current Malaysian Prime Minister, Abdullah Badawi, to step down.
Mahathir had earlier said he would agreed to return as he was concerned about developments in the party.
- CNA/BER/yb
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