Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, center, signs his newly-released book entitled "Dr. Mahathir's Selected Letters to World Leaders" for guests after its launching in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008. Mahathir on Wednesday accused the government of using Islam to gain political mileage in upcoming general elections, causing growing racial and religious tension in multiethnic Malaysia. AP Photo logo AP Photo 24 months ago

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, center, signs his newly-released book entitled "Dr. Mahathir's Selected Letters to World Leaders" for guests after its launching in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008. Mahathir on Wednesday accused the government of using Islam to gain political mileage in upcoming general elections, causing growing racial and religious tension in multiethnic Malaysia.

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  1. Sultan of Johor, Sultan Iskandar (R), stands with Malaysia's Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (L) and former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad (C) for a group photo after the birthday celebrations of the United Malays National Organisation, in Johor Bahru, 370km (230 miles) south of Kuala Lumpur, in this May 11, 2006 file photograph. Sultan Iskandar passed away in Johor Bahru on January 22, 2010, Malaysia's The Star Internet edition reported. He was 77 years old.
  2. Malaysia's former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad (2nd R) and Minister of Youth and Sports Ahmad Shabery Cheek take a close look at the Mercedes GP Petronas F1 car during the promotional launch of the Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix in Kuala Lumpur, January 28, 2010. Standing on the right are the chairman of Sepang International Circuit Mokhzani Mahathir (L) and the President and Chief Executive Officer of Petronas Hassan Marican (2nd L). The Malaysian Grand Prix will be held in Sepang on April 4, 2010.
  3. Malaysia's former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad wearing a traditional Palestinian keffiyeh smiles as he speaks during a news conference after an anti-war conference in support of Palestinians in Kuala Lumpur January 20, 2010.
  4. Malaysia's Former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad wearing a traditional Palestinian keffiyeh (C) is greeted after delivering his keynote address during an anti-war conference in support of Palestinians, in Kuala Lumpur January 20, 2010.
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