Responding to Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah's scorching remarks about him, Dr Mahathir Mohamad admitted in jest that he sets things on fire with his temper.
"Yes, I am a very angry man, you can see how angry I am.
"I will burn you, I am always burning things," the 92-year-old former premier told reporters with a stern face, but broke into a broad grin moments later.
Mahathir, who is Pakatan Harapan chairperson, was asked to comment on the ruler's remark that his anger could raze the nation.
The former premier also commented on his decision to return the awards conferred on him by the Selangor palace.
"Why I returned (them?) I don't think he (the ruler) thinks I am fit enough to be decorated like that.
"You see, I was decorated because he thinks I deserved it, but now I am going to (set) fire (to) the whole country, I think I don't deserve it anymore," he said.
Mahathir's wife, Dr Siti Hasmah Ali, had also returned her royal awards.
[More to follow]
- Mkini
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